A Michigan Cavalryman: The Life and Untimely Death of Major Noah Henry Ferry, Fifth Michigan Cavalry - Hardcover

by Eric J. Wittenberg (Author), Scott Mingus (Foreword by)

A detailed portrait of a Civil War cavalry officer's life, leadership, and sacrifice at Gettysburg, emphasizing his legacy and battlefield experiences.

Noah Ferry was one of the wealthiest and most influential men in Michigan. Major Ferry and his men were only in their second major combat on July 3, 1863, where his life ended abruptly. In this well-crafted, well-researched biography of Maj. Noah H. Ferry, multi-talented and prolific military author Eric J. Wittenberg presents the compelling tale of Ferry's life, legacy, and military experience. We learn about Ferry's family legacy, uncanny business and leadership abilities, and finally his rise in rank from captain of a company of cavalry to a charismatic major destined to sacrifice his life in a heretofore obscure farm field in Gettysburg.