Raiding with Morgan

Raiding with Morgan is a historical account of the Civil War and the exploits of Confederate General John Hunt Morgan. Written by Byron A. Dunn, the book chronicles Morgan’s daring raids into Union territory, including his famous raid into Indiana and Ohio. The book also explores the political climate of the time, the strategies and tactics used by both sides, and the impact of Morgan’s actions on the course of the war. Drawing on primary sources and firsthand accounts, Raiding with Morgan provides a detailed and engaging portrait of one of the most colorful and controversial figures of the Civil War.1913. From The Young Kentuckians Series. General John H. Morgan was one of the most picturesque figures in the Civil War, an officer without a peer in his chosen line. During the two years of his brilliant career he captured and paroled at least ten thousand Federal soldiers, and kept three times that number in the rear of the Federal army guarding communications. The adventures of Calhoun as a secret agent of the Knights of the Golden Circle opens up a portion of the history of the Civil War which may be almost unknown to our younger readers. During the war the whole North was honeycombed with secret societies, whose members denounced Lincoln as a usurper and a bloody monster, and maintained that the government had no right to coerce the South. They resisted the draft, encouraged desertions, and embarrassed the Federal Government in every way possible. In secret many of the leaders plotted armed rebellion, the liberation of Confederate prisoners, and the burning of Northern cities. They held out inducements to the South to invade the North, and there is but little doubt that Morgan was lured to his destruction by their representations. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.