Description: This book chronicles the experiences of the Eighth New York Volunteer Cavalry, a Union regiment during the American Civil War. From their initial training in New York to pivotal battles like Winchester, Antietam, and Gettysburg, the narrative follows the soldiers as they navigate the challenges of camp life, picket duty, and the brutal realities of combat. The author, a member of the regiment, offers a firsthand account of the camaraderie, hardships, and triumphs experienced by these men. Set against the backdrop of the Civil War's eastern theater, this book delves into themes of courage, duty, and sacrifice. It vividly portrays the evolution of the regiment from raw recruits to seasoned cavalrymen, highlighting their contributions to the Union cause. The author's detailed descriptions of battles and skirmishes provide a compelling glimpse into the tactics and strategies employed by both sides. Ultimately, this book serves as a testament to the resilience and determination of the Eighth New York Cavalry. Their unwavering commitment to preserving the Union, despite facing tremendous adversity, offers valuable insights into the human spirit in times of war. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
Country/Region of Manufacture: America
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Intended Audience: Adults
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Number of Pages: 189
Type: textbook
Book Title: Deeds of Daring, or History of the Eighth N. Y. Volunteer Cavalry : Containing a Complete Record of the Battles, Skirmishes, Marches, etc. , That the Gallant Eighth New York Cavalry Participated in, from Its Organization in November, 1861, to the Close of T
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.4 in
Publication Year: 2016
Topic: Military / General
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: History
Item Weight: 9.3 Oz
Author: Henry Norton
Item Length: 9 in
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
