Raiding with Morgan

Byron Archibald DunnProject Gutenberg · United StatesMar 2023

2.8

Word count: 426K words
Chapters: 43

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Raiding with Morgan by Byron A. DunnAuthor: Dunn, Byron A. (Byron Archibald), 1842-1926,Language: English, Class: PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres, Release Date: Aug 24, 2009

Editor's review

This book is a boys' adventure novel by Byron A. Dunn set in the American Civil War, classified as juvenile literature. Dunn himself served in the Civil War, and his military fiction often carries a participant's eye for detail, with solid descriptions of marches, scouting, raids, and cavalry action. The title refers to raiding with General Morgan, and the story typically unfolds from a boy's perspective, turning historical events into tense journeys and encounters that combine adventure with historical setting. Its reading value lies in letting young readers feel the environment and atmosphere of Civil War cavalry operations through the characters' experience, rather than treating it as serious military history. Note that such old boys' books carry clear period attitudes and simplifications; readers should take it as a historical story shaped by literary expectations, not objective source material. It suits as an introduction to historical fiction and as light reading for adults interested in Civil War cavalry.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Young readers who enjoy historical adventure set in the American Civil War
Beginners seeking an easy way into Civil War cavalry operations
eBook readers collecting public-domain boys' adventure novels
Teachers needing supplementary historical fiction for the classroom

Not a good fit for

Military researchers seeking rigorous campaign history and source analysis
Readers sensitive to the one-sided attitudes of old boys' fiction
Literary readers who prefer modern pacing and complex characterization

Reading tips

Learn the basic background of Morgan's raids before reading to place the story in time and space.
Treat the battle and march descriptions as period atmosphere, not historical evidence.
Read together with other Civil War fiction by the same author to observe his narrative formulas.
Young readers can retell one raid route afterwards to check comprehension and memory.

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FAQ

What grade level is this book suitable for?

The information classifies it as juvenile literature, and its language and length are friendly to middle-school readers. But it involves war and old-period attitudes, so it is best for students from junior high upward with an interest in history, with teachers or parents pointing out differences in stance and historical accuracy.

Is the historical content reliable?

The author Dunn had Civil War experience, and the military details have some firsthand feel, but the book is essentially a boys' adventure novel whose characters and plot serve the narrative, and its stance has period limits. For history study, pair it with proper campaign histories and do not cite the novel directly as source material.

Can I understand it without background knowledge of the Civil War?

You can follow the main story, but without familiarity with the background of Morgan's raids, cavalry tactics, and the regional conflicts of the time, it is easy to see only chases and fights. Spend ten minutes or so learning the basic background first, and the reading will go much more smoothly.

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About the author

Byron Archibald Dunn Author · American · 1842–1926

Byron Archibald Dunn (1842–1926) was an American author and newspaper editor. Born in Michigan, he served in the Union Army during the Civil War; after the war he founded a school in Maryville, Missouri, and served as school superintendent, later running a local newspaper. Drawing on his own military experience, Dunn wrote a number of historical adventure novels for young readers, including Raiding with Morgan, The Courier of the Ozarks, and General Nelson's Scout, most of them published by A. C. McClurg & Co. of Chicago. Set largely against the backdrop of the Civil War, his stories center on scouting, raids, and a young protagonist's coming of age, combining historical detail with adventure. Public information on his life and work is limited.