The Lone Star Defenders : a chronicle of the Third Texas Cavalry, Ross'…
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"The Lone Star Defenders: A Chronicle of the Third Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade" by S. B. Barron is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the experiences of Barron and his comrades in the Third Texas Cavalry during the American Civil War. It likely provides detailed personal anecdotes and insights into the events, battles, and daily life faced by soldiers in this pivotal conflict. The opening of
the work introduces Barron's background and sets the stage for the narrative ahead. He shares his arrival in Texas amidst the political tensions culminating in the Civil War and describes the formation of his cavalry company, dubbed "The Lone Star Defenders." Through personal reflections and observations, Barron captures the excitement, anxiety, and camaraderie of his fellow soldiers, painting a vivid picture of the early days leading up to the war, including their mustering into service and the emotional farewells from families and communities. The narrative begins to unfold, hinting at the challenges and tribulations that await as they head towards their first encounters with battle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Barron, S. B. (Samuel Benton), 1834-1912 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 08037340 |
| Title | The Lone Star Defenders : a chronicle of the Third Texas Cavalry, Ross' Brigade |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Giovanni Fini and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives, Confederate |
| Subject | Confederate States of America. Army. Texas Cavalry Regiment, 3rd |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50472 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 512 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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