Personal Memories Of P. H. Sheridan Vol. I & II (1888) By P. H Sheridan
 
1888 Civil War 1st ed General Sheridan Memoirs Union Army Native Americans.
 
When the battle waged hottest, Sheridan was at his best cool, exact, self-possessed, the dashing and brilliant leader of men willing to follow him anywhere.
 
One of the great military careers of the 19th century. A West Point graduate of 1853, Sheridan's career spanned 35 years, ending as a 4-star General. He saw service in Oregon from the mid 1850's to 1861; then went east to serve in the Union Army, emerging a Major General and a famous cavalry officer. Sheridan directed much of the military operations against hostile plains Indians.
 
A rare, first edition of the Personal Memoirs of P.H. Sheridan. General Sheridan is often considered to be one of the foremost Union commanders in the United States (Mullins 82). Sheridan writes of his military service in important Civil War battles as well as his role in the Indian raids and battles. He also writes of his role as the commander of the United States Army at the end of his career.
 
These fascinating contents are depicted by the 17 steel engraved plates and 27 maps.
 
Hard Cover
500 (Vol. I) & 486 (Vol. II) pages
In Good Condition