"The Bracken Rangers" is a new book that chronicles the Civil War from the perspective of the 250 men of the 1st Indiana Cavalry, Companies I and K. First person and contemporary accounts detail the 3 year service of these Hoosiers from 1861 to 1864. As scouts and headquarters' escort to a series of Union generals in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, they experienced many pivotal events firsthand. Cheat Mountain, Second Bull Run, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg and Petersburg - the men of the 1st Indiana Cavalry were there.

The book includes short biographies of most of the men of Companies I and K, personal letters, newspaper accounts, official military reports, and period discourse. There are essays on related topics and material regarding post-bellum life of the veterans.

The project was completed with generous contributions from several descendents of the troopers.

For more information, please contact me directly, or visit my "Bookstore" webpage at http://stores.lulu.com/store.php?fAcctID=976234

Robert Stevens