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Overview
This book traces the life of the Civil War general, famous for both his reconnaissance skills and his colorful personality, who became one of Confederate General Robert E. Lee's most trusted advisors. From his youth in Virginia, through his education at West Point, to his years as a Confederate cavalry leader, this book introduces the reader to the flamboyant and interesting Jeb Stuart.Traces the life of the famous Confederate general from his childhood in Virginia through his West Point education and brilliant military career to his death following the Battle of Yellow Tavern.
Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 5-8-An objective look at the life and career of one of the most flamboyant among U.S. Civil War military officers. During his short life (1833-1864), James Ewell Brown "Jeb" Stuart was hailed not only for his combat skills and horsemanship, but also for his charismatic leadership: soldiers under his command would literally follow their general anywhere, even while enduring inhuman hardships. Contemporary reports agree that the man's courage was outstanding, even in a conflict noted for daring military heroes. Stuart was also noted for his colorful taste in uniforms; typically he arrayed himself in fine leather riding boots, white gloves, and a jaunty, plumed hat. All of this makes interesting reading, as do the equally compelling details about the war's causes and events, Confederate and Union military tactics and strategies, the way fighting was conducted on horseback, and the portraits of Stuart's family, friends, and enemies. Black-and-white period photographs and maps provide additional historical information, as do sidebars that present prose snapshots related to topics under discussion. A readable resource, especially for report writers.-Starr E. Smith, Marymount University Library, Arlington, VABook Details
Published
May 1, 1998
Publisher
Springfield, NJ : Enslow Publishers, c1998.
Pages
128
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780766010130