Sheridan's Ride (1890)

Sheridan's Ride is a historical fiction novel written by Thomas Buchanan Read and published in 1890. The story is based on a true event that occurred during the American Civil War, specifically the Battle of Cedar Creek in 1864. The protagonist of the story is General Philip Sheridan, a Union officer who played a crucial role in the battle.The novel begins with Sheridan receiving a message from his superior, General Ulysses S. Grant, informing him of the Confederate army's advance towards Cedar Creek. Sheridan quickly mounts his horse and begins his ride to the battlefield. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles, including a broken bridge and a group of Confederate soldiers. However, he perseveres and reaches the battlefield just in time to rally his troops and turn the tide of the battle in favor of the Union.The story is told from multiple perspectives, including that of Sheridan, his wife, and various soldiers on both sides of the conflict. Through their eyes, the reader is given a glimpse into the horrors of war and the sacrifices made by those who fought in it.Overall, Sheridan's Ride is a thrilling and emotional tale of heroism and sacrifice set against the backdrop of one of the most pivotal moments in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.