Jeb Stuart

By Lena Young De Grummond and Lynn de Grummond Delaune

Book Overview

Jeb Stuart, one of the most dashing figures in
the Civil War, led the Confederate Cavalry in the Shenandoah Valley and served
as Robert E. Lee's eyes.
The story, traced with admiration and affection, details Stuart's boyhood in
Virginia, his West Point education, his daring days in the U.S. Cavalry
fighting the Indians, and his role in the tragic The War Between the States.
Until his gallant death, Jeb Stuart maintained the balance of power in the
Shenandoah Valley.
Lena Young de Grummond was professor emerita of library science at the
University of Southern Mississippi . She founded the Lena Young de
Grummond Collection of original manuscripts and illustrations of children's
books, one of the largest and most important collections of its kind in the
world.
Lynn de Grummond Deluane was professor of children's literature at the
College of William and Mary for fifteen years. She now works as a sculptor and
painter.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0882892479
• ISBN13: 9780882892474
• Release Date: January 1979
• Publisher: Pelican Publishing Company
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.3" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Jeb Stuart at Gettysburg question answered

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. Although probably written for a younger audience than I, it was factual and interesting to read. Like many other followers of the civil war, I always wanted to know why Jeb Stuart and his cavalry were not present at the beginning of the battle at Gettysburg. The authors answered that question and provided additional information that two cavalry regiments, commanded by less competent officers, were available to General Lee, had he chosen to use them. He chose not to do so. Had Jeb Stuart been present at Gettysburg prior to the battle commencing, would the result have been different. The authors leave this as an open question, allowing the reader to form his or her own conclusion. I believe that General Lee had tremendeous respect for General Stuart's military acumen and would have acted favorably upon any recommendations provided.