Life of J. E. B. Stuart

The biography for young readers traces the life and military career of a nineteenth-century cavalry leader, following his upbringing, education at a military academy, early service in the United States cavalry, and his transition to command in the Civil War. It chronicles mounted raids, reconnaissance, and major engagements that illustrated his daring and tactical flair, and describes camp life, weaponry, and the organization of horse artillery. The volume combines narrative chapters with maps, illustrations, letters, and suggested study material, concluding with accounts of his final campaigns, death, and contemporary tributes.