History Of Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry: And The Brigades To Which It Belonged (1898) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120252951)

The History of Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry: And The Brigades To Which It Belonged is a book written by Washington L. Sanford and published in 1898. The book provides a comprehensive account of the Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry and the brigades it was a part of during the American Civil War. The author, Sanford, was a member of the regiment and served as its adjutant during the war. The book begins with a brief history of the formation of the Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry and its early engagements in Missouri and Arkansas. It then goes on to describe the regiment's participation in major battles such as Chickamauga, Chattanooga, and the Atlanta Campaign. The book also provides detailed accounts of the regiment's involvement in raids and skirmishes throughout the war.In addition to the history of the Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry, the book also covers the various brigades the regiment was a part of, including the First Brigade of the Second Cavalry Division and the Third Brigade of the Fourth Cavalry Division. The author provides information on the organization, leadership, and actions of these brigades during the war.Overall, the History of Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry: And The Brigades To Which It Belonged is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, particularly the role of cavalry units. The book provides a firsthand account of the experiences of the Fourteenth Illinois Cavalry and sheds light on the larger context of the war.Compiled From Manuscript History By Sanford, West And Featherson, And From Notes Of Comrades.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: Washington L. Sanford
ISBN-10: 1120252954
ISBN-13: 9781120252951
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/24/2009
Pages: 398
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.66lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.00d