Rebel Raider

Rebel Raider

by James A. Ramage

"The Life of General John Hunt Morgan"

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Rebel Raider

Rebel Raider by James A. Ramage

Details

War:

American Civil War

Perspective:

Cavalry

True Story:

Yes

Biography:

Yes

Region:

North America

Page Count:

342

Published Date:

1986

ISBN13:

9780813115764

Summary

Rebel Raider: The Life of General John Hunt Morgan is a comprehensive biography of the Confederate cavalry commander known for his daring raids during the Civil War. James A. Ramage chronicles Morgan's transformation from Kentucky businessman to legendary guerrilla leader, examining his controversial tactics and famous 1863 raid into Indiana and Ohio. The book explores Morgan's military successes, his complex personality, and his impact on the Western Theater of the war. Ramage provides a balanced portrait of this controversial figure, drawing on extensive research to separate myth from reality in understanding one of the Confederacy's most colorful commanders.

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