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A Boy Trooper with Sheridan

By Stanton P. Allen
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The author recounts enlisting as a youth in a cavalry regiment of the Army of the Potomac and serving under General Sheridan, offering episodic memoirs of training, camp routine, and combat. Chapters mix practical detail about drills, bugle calls, horse procurement, and photographic sittings with personal anecdotes of family visits, underage enlistment complications, and measures to safeguard comforts from home. Battles, reviews by officials, and the impact of wartime proclamations and addresses are described through the perspectives of young troopers, balancing vivid daily-life scenes with reflections on leadership, morale, and military procedure.

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Stanton P. Allen

Stanton P. Allen was an American author known for his contributions to juvenile literature, particularly in the genre of historical fiction. His notable work, "A Boy Trooper with Sheridan," presents an engaging narrative that immerses young readers in the experiences of a boy serving in the cavalry during the American Civil War. Through his storytelling, Allen captures the spirit of adventure and the challenges faced by young soldiers, making history accessible and exciting for his audience. His writing reflects a blend of educational content and entertainment, aimed at inspiring a sense of patriotism and understanding of military history among youth.

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