Chasing Mosby, Killing Booth

The 16th New York Volunteer Cavalry

James Carson

$59.95 $50.94

Paperback

Not in-store but you can order this
How long will it take?

Availability Information

We source books from suppliers in Australia and overseas. For books we don't currently have in stock, the time it takes to get them from our suppliers can vary widely - from a few days to a few months - so we check each book with each supplier to determine the expected time it will take to be supplied to us.

We then advise you accordingly. If the time taken to get any book is too long for you, you can let us know and we will cancel or adjust your order, and refund as required.

To find out the anticipated arrival time for specific items prior to ordering, please contact us by phone or email:

Phone +61 2 9264 3111, or 1800 4 BOOKS (1800 4 26657) if outside Sydney:
option 1 Abbey's Bookshop (Crime, History, Science, Kids & more) • info@abbeys.com.au
option 2 Language Book Centre (ESL & Foreign Languages) • language@abbeys.com.au
option 3 Galaxy Bookshop (Sci-fi, Fantasy, Romance, Graphic Novels) • sf@galaxybooks.com.au

QTY:

English

McFarland & Co Inc
09 June 2017

History of the Americas; Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900; American Civil War; Regiments

Near the end of the Civil War, Army Chief of Staff Henry W. Halleck described the 16th New York Volunteer Cavalry as ""cowed and useless"" after they were ""cut up"" by Confederate Colonel John Mosby's Rangers. The following April the New Yorkers made their place in history when 26 men led by Lieutenant Edward P. Doherty captured and killed John Wilkes Booth.

An amalgam of three partially formed regiments, the 16th was plagued by early desertions, poor leadership and a near mutiny as its First Battalion prepared to march to northern Virginia to bolster the outer defenses of Washington in October 1863. The regiment spent most of the remainder of the war chasing Mosby's cavalry. They won a few tactical victories but were mainly confounded by the Confederate guerrillas.

Drawing on personal letters, diaries and memoirs by men of the 16th, and the recollections of Mosby's men, this deeply researched history provides fresh perspective on Mosby's exploits and the hunt for Booth.

By: James Carson
Imprint: McFarland & Co Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 354g
ISBN: 9781476663296
ISBN 10: 1476663297
Pages: 264
Publication Date: 09 June 2017
Recommended Age: From 18 years
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Table of Contents Acknowledgments Preface Introduction One: A Regiment Is Formed Two: Colonel Lazelle Joins His Regiment Three: The Spring 1864 Campaign Four: July–August 1864: More Challenges, More Losses Five: September–October 1864: More and More Losses Six: A New Colonel and Brigade Reorganization Seven: Victory and Tragedy Eight: At War’s End Nine: Postwar Fortunes and Failures Appendix A: Roster of Officers and Sergeants Appendix B: Regimental Deaths in Andersonville and Other Prisons Chapter Notes Bibliography Index

James Carson, a retired CIA and Army officer, has more than thirty years of experience as a military intelligence analyst, manager, and educator. He lives in Ashburn, Virginia.

Reviews for Chasing Mosby, Killing Booth: The 16th New York Volunteer Cavalry

A thorough history.... Assiduously researched and packed with detail...insightful.... Carson brings honor to this illustrious regiment with an honest assessment of its courageous actions under fire --Civil War News Carson's study of the Sixteenth New York Volunteer Cavalry sheds light on a unit that experienced frequent failures throughout the war. By tracing the history of the regiment, Carson acknowledges that many military units were composed of both heroic and flawed individuals...takes an interesting look at a unit that unexpectedly gained national attention. --The Journal of Southern History.