Dragoon Campaigns To The Rocky Mountains: A History Of The Enlistment, Organization And First Campaigns Of The Regiment Of U. S. Dragoons 1836 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419177903)

""Dragoon Campaigns To The Rocky Mountains"" by James Hildreth is a detailed account of the early history of the United States Dragoons, a cavalry regiment formed in 1833 to protect the western frontier. The book covers the enlistment and organization of the regiment, as well as their first campaigns in the Rocky Mountains in 1836. Hildreth's narrative is based on first-hand accounts and official documents, providing a comprehensive and accurate portrayal of the Dragoons' experiences in the early years of their existence. The book includes descriptions of battles, skirmishes, and other military engagements, as well as insights into the daily life of the soldiers and the challenges they faced in the rugged terrain of the western United States. Overall, ""Dragoon Campaigns To The Rocky Mountains"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American West, military history, or the development of the United States Army in the 19th century.Dragoon Campaigns To The Rocky Mountains Being A History Of The Enlistment, Organization And First Campaigns Of The Regiment Of United States Dragoons Together With The Incidents Of A Soldier's Life And Sketches Of Scenery And Indian Character.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Hildreth
ISBN-10: 1419177907
ISBN-13: 9781419177903
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/17/2005
Pages: 288
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.94lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.65d