Terry Texas Ranger Trilogy [Hardcover]

J. K. P Blackburn (Author), L. B. Giles (Author), E. S. Dodd (Author), Thomas W. Cutrer (Introduction)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1996

The ten companies of the Terry Texas Rangers were officially activated into the Confederate Army as the 8th Texas Cavalry Regiment, but throughout the Civil War they were known by the name of their first commander, Col. Benjamin F. Terry, who fell at the battle of Woodsonville. In over 200 battles including Shiloh, Bardstown, Perryville, Murfreesboro, Chichamauga and Knoxville, they gave credence to Gen. John B. Hood's remark that there was "no body of cavalry superior." When the South finally surrendered, there were scarcely enough men left to form one company. This volume of vivid descriptions, of the first-hand experiences of men in the ranks throughout the duration of the war, makes available three of the rarest pieces of Texana concerning the Terry Texas Rangers' role in the Civil War.

Editorial Reviews

Review

". . . a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War and Texas." -- East Texas Historical Association

"Highly recommended for all Civil War enthusiasts and libraries." -- Review of Texas Books

"It will have a permanent place on my bookshelf." -- The Brazosport Facts

"Its vivid descriptions of first-hand experience will fascinate general readers and Civil War Historians alike." -- Midwest Book Review

"The introduction alone is worth the price of the book...a valuable addition to the collection of Civil War buffs and of interest to all who love a good story with plenty of action...these gripping firsthand accounts are the voice of truth." -- Permian Historical Annual

"The quality of the publication is peerless." -- Southwestern Historical Quarterly

"fresh and informative." -- The Rebel Rouser

"will fascinate general readers and Civil War historians alike." -- Midwest Book Review

Product Details

• Hardcover: 256 pages
• Publisher: State House Press (January 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1880510456
• ISBN-13: 978-1880510452
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,887,381 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful Collection Of First Person Accounts, December 20, 2000

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Troy Groves (Phoenix, AZ United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Terry Texas Ranger Trilogy (Hardcover)

This book is a must have for anyone interested in Terry's Texas Rangers (8th Texas Cavalry). It contains three rare first person accounts of the Ranger's activities during the Civil War including the diary of Ephraim Dodd who was unjustly hung as a spy by Federal troops. There are also several photos and an excellent introduction by Thomas Cutrer. I highly recommend it.

4.0 out of 5 stars Texas Civil War Trilogy, November 5, 2006

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Jeffrey D. Blair (Wharton, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Terry Texas Ranger Trilogy (Hardcover)

I have been interested in Civil War history and wanted to read about Terry's Rangers since they came from the part of Texas I live in. This trilogy further reinforces how poorly equipped many of the Southern troops were and how much of their time was foraging the land for food, water, and horses. This was a good book.