The Partisan Rangers of the Confederate States Army [Hardcover]

Adam Rankin Johnson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1995

Adam Johnson (1834-1922) came to Texas in 1854 where he engaged in surveying, stage driving and Indian fighting. In 1861 he returned to his native state of Kentucky and became a scout for Nathan Bedford Forrest and later commanded the 10th Kentucky Cavalry Regiment fighting with Forrest and John Hunt Morgan.

One of his most remarkable feats was the capture of Newburg, Indiana, from a sizable Union garrison with only twelve men and two joints of stovepipe mounted on the running gear of an abandoned wagon. This episode won him a nickname of "Stovepipe." He was promoted to Brigadier General in June 1864 but in August 1864 was accidentally shot and blinded by one of his own men. After the war ended, Johnson returned to Texas and became a successful businessman. He founded Marble Falls, Texas, in 1887. His memoir, The Partisan Rangers of the Confederate States Army, was first published in 1904 and was selected by John H. Jenkins III as one of the basic Texas books. One of Johnson's men, Thomas S. Miller, wrote this of Johnson: "Paladin of old was not more daring and heroic than this Southern knight on the field of battle. No man in the Southern army, no matter how high his rank, displayed more military skills. . . . He was literally the 'Swamp Fox' of Kentucky."

Editorial Reviews

Review

"One of the most interesting first-hand narratives of Texas Indian fighting, stagecoaching, and Confederate cavalry operations." -- Jenkins, Basic Texas Books

"it's vignettes portray very well the nature of war behind the lines..." -- The Civil War Courier

"the amazing memoir of an equally remarkable man..." -- -The Civil War News

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: State House Press (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880510294
• ISBN-13: 978-1880510292
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #708,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book, July 22, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Partisan Rangers of the Confederate States Army (Hardcover)

The title of this book is somewhat deceptive, in that this is not a history of the entire Confederate Partisan Ranger Corps. Rather, this is a good book that recounts the organization of Johnson's 10th Kentucky Cavalry, the little known actions that took place in Western Kentucky during 1862, and the service of the unit under General John Hunt Morgan. One of the good points of the book is that Johnson included not only his own memoirs, but war accounts written by several other members of the command. Another good point is the inclusion of a roster of the men who served under Johnson's command. A very good book for those interested in Confederate Cavalry and Partisan Ranger units.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars this book is a great recording of history, April 21, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Partisan Rangers of the Confederate States Army (Hardcover)

this book has immense historical value. it has prisoner accounts of camp treatment. it has step by step accounts of escape attempts. and best yet, my ggggrandfather is in it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Partisan Rangers of the Confederate States Army: Memoirs, October 7, 2002

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Jeff V. Jordan (Haubstadt, IN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Partisan Rangers of the Confederate States Army (Hardcover)

At first I thought this book was merely a grandiose tale but as I began to research General Johnson I could not disprove any of the text. Further I found that General Johnson was even bolder, braver, and a much better leader than he claims. A wonderful book for anyone who follows the Civil War in Kentucky, Tennesse, Indiana, and Ohio.