I Rode With Jeb Stuart: The Life And Campaigns Of Major General J. E. B. Stuart [Paperback]

H. B. Mcclellan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 22, 1994

Major General J. E. B. Stuart (1833–1864) was one of the Confederacy’s greatest horsemen, soldiers, and heroes. As early as First Manassas (Bull Run) he was contributing significantly to the Confederate victory; he subsequently displayed his daring and brilliance in the battles of Second Manassas, Antietam, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Brandy Station—the most significant cavalry battle of the war, and Stuart’s finest moment. General Lee depended on Stuart for knowledge of the enemy, for, as he said, Stuart never brought him a piece of false information. But Stuart was mortally wounded at Yellow Tavern in May 1864. Not since the death of Stonewall Jackson had the South sustained so great a personal loss; his rollicking, infectious gaiety and hard fighting were sorely missed in the grim last days of Lee’s army. By all accounts, I Rode with Jeb Stuart is the most reliable and persuasive portrait of Stuart offered by a contemporary, and it is indispensable for any thorough knowledge of the great Confederate cavalryman.

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About the Author

Major Henry Brainerd McClellan1840-1904) was adjutant general to Stuart and wrote of "the signal gallantry displayed by him in the field and his efficiency and zealous devotion to duty as a staff officer."

Product Details

• Paperback: 476 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press (August 22, 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0306806053
• ISBN-13: 978-0306806056
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 5.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #863,396 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Rode with JEB Stuart, October 27, 2002

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K. Freeman (Apple Valley, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Rode With Jeb Stuart: The Life And Campaigns Of Major General J. E. B. Stuart (Paperback)

More than McClellan's memoir, this is an early Stuart biography, and later biographies such as Davies' and Thomas' rely heavily upon it. McClellan became Stuart's AG in May '63, but his account starts with Stuart's youth.

This is a vital account in showing exactly what Stuart's cavalry did during the war: scouting, raiding, screening movements, fighting rearguard actions, gathering information, etc. One thing I didn't know was that Stuart's horse artillery, often under the command of the general himself and sometimes with regular batteries added, would take up a flank position during infantry battles and fire into the Federal ranks. The perpetual, obviously exhausting, activity of the cavalry also becomes obvious.

McClellan was present for the Gettysburg campaign, and his account is invaluable for this somewhat controversial issue. His writing becomes more personal at this point, and he recounts several anecdotes of interest. He continues his detailed recounting of ANV cavalry activity until Stuart's death; McClellan was present at the deathbed and ends his book there. This should be required reading for anyone interested in the cavalry.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars There words not ours, January 25, 2007

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Daniel M. Snyder (Bowie, MD, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: I Rode With Jeb Stuart: The Life And Campaigns Of Major General J. E. B. Stuart (Paperback)

It is often more interesting to read what those who have been there have to say than what we think they said. Thus is the case with this book. It may not have every fact correct, but it is what the author McClellen remembered. As with "Co. Aych" and "All For the Union," their perception of the smaller picture of the War than the overall history that is fascinating.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Rode Wtih Jeb Stuart, March 11, 2008

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John E. Trotter "ka-jet1963" (USA) - See all my reviews
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I feel this is a great book for anyone intrested in learning more about this great person. He was not just a General but a caring, warm and compassionate person.