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General John Buford: A Military Biography (Paperback)

by Edward G. Longacre (Author) "John Buford was born into a fighting family ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 312 pages
  • Publisher: Da Capo Press Inc; Reprint edition (30 Sep 2003)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0306812746
  • ISBN-13: 978-0306812743
  • Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
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"A balanced piece of scholarship that should stand as the standard work on Buford for some time to come." Civil War News . This lively and informative biography of General John Buford-the Union's most important cavalry officer-covers his entire military career, from his West Point days through his quartermaster duties, his field service on the frontier, and the Bleeding Kansas and Mormon campaigns, to his famous Civil War campaigns, including Brandy Station and Gettysburg. Acclaimed Civil War author Edward Longacre has combed family records, West Point cadet files, and the National Archives to produce what can safely be described as a classic of military biography.
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3.0 out of 5 stars It could have been so much more., 12 May 1999
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A good but not exceptional biography of this long neglected cavalry commander, but there is a lack of any real new insight and personal detail about this man. It seems to have been pushed through the research, writing, and publishing process too quickly to be of any real use to a serious researcher.
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3.0 out of 5 stars A little shy on detail, but a good read, 8 April 1999
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As the author states, there isn't a lot of source material available for Buford research, so given that, I think Longacre did a credible job. The book is short and very straightforward, so don't go looking for in depth examinations or startling revelations, but as an overview, it's an enjoyable read.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent context of life and times, 7 Dec 1998
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Many readers, even educated readers, see the US Civil War as an event in a glass bubble between 1861 and 1865 and the people who fought that conflict as having sprung up at First Bull Run. Mr. Longacre does an excellent job of giving depth and context to a truly professional cavalryman -- John Buford. A product of the "Old Army" and the ante-belleum Dragoons, General Buford was representative of the best qualities of that hard profession. While the popular movie "Gettysburg" may have brought General Buford to the eye of the public, he had a long and varied career before June 30 - July 1, 1863. Longacre puts it all in perspective.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good but not perfect
As some one from the UK who reads just about everything about the US Civil War this book on General John Buford is one I have wanted to read for some time. Read more
Published on 6 Jul 2007 by "Smith" Reader

3.0 out of 5 stars Book Needed More Research: Rushed To Print Too Soon
As Longacre stated in his forward to this book, after the acclaim of the movie "Gettysburg" there was a great demand for books on the participants, including Buford... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Very interesting.
This book explained everything about Gen. Buford, not just what I knew him for, which was his role at Gettysburg.
Published on 22 Jun 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars Highly readable account of a Union Cavalry Officer
As mentioned in the other reviews the author was limited in the amount of primary resource material available to him whilst writing this biography. Read more
Published on 1 Jun 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Exceptional material on a man who left little information
Longacre's book is a wonderful look at the life of Buford, his experiences, challenges and love. The pictures helped me to visualize the steely-eyed man who held the ground at... Read more
Published on 29 May 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars A worthwhile book about a long-neglected commander
Unlike other Civil War generals, John Buford did not leave behind a large body of correspondence, and he died before the end of the war. Read more
Published on 12 Mar 1997

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