Loudon Rangers
Gaithersburg MD: Butternut Press, 1985. U.S. Vo.. Cav. (Scouts) 1862-65. first thus. hardcover. 8vo 243pp. reprint of the original 1896 publication, history of the only independent unit from Virginia to join the Union Army during the Civil War. With new information and appendices by author's granddaughter. from Preface: "As the basis of every great national achievement is to be found in the thoughts and feelings of the people, so the real history of a great army is founded upon the annals of the separate organizations of which it was composed. The "History of the Loudon (Virginia) Rangers," as feebly set forth in the following pages, claims attentions as a part, however small, in the history of one of the greatest wars the world has ever known. As the name of their organization indicates, they came from a State which was arrayed in arms against the authority of the National Government. No Governor, or Senator, or Member of Congress guarded their interests; nor was any State or local bounty held forth to them as an allurement. Their enlistment in the Union Army--their country's army--was the spontaneous outgrowth of a spirit of lofty patriotism." Book VG: mild shelf wear to boards and spine, small stains fore edge text block, toning to endpapers, text clean, binding tight. Signed by author's granddaughter on FFEP: "To Laura and Normal Dalton [?] I hope you enjoy my Grandfather's book as much as I enjoyed getting it all together--With love--Rosalie Goodhart Dietz 16 May 1985 Leesburg, VA / DJ Good: age toning/soil to covers and spine, chipping and edge/corner wear, Item #2013
ISBN: 09134191942
#02076.
Price: $136.00