Three Years in the Federal Cavalry

Name: Three Years in the Federal Cavalry
Author: Willard W. Glazier

By Willard W. Glazier

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A first-person memoir recounts three years of service with mounted troops during the American Civil War, blending battlefield sketches, reconnaissance and raid narratives with everyday camp life. It describes training, scouting, skirmishes and larger engagements, organizational changes in the cavalry, and the practical challenges of horses, weather, supplies and hospitals. Interwoven reflections examine leadership, comradeship, courage and the strain of prolonged campaigning, while offering episodic portraits of raids, picket duty and emergency maneuvers.

About the Author

Willard W. Glazier

Willard W. Glazier was an American author and adventurer known for his vivid travel narratives and military experiences. His notable work, "Ocean to Ocean on Horseback," chronicles his journey across the United States on horseback, offering insights into the early history and development of various cities and towns along the route. Glazier's writings often reflect his keen observations of American life and culture, as seen in his other works, such as "Peculiarities of American Cities" and "Three Years in the Federal Cavalry," which detail his experiences during the Civil War. Through his literature, Glazier contributes to the understanding of 19th-century America.