They Followed the Plume

• Now in paperback
• Complete biographical record of Stuart's staff plus Fascinating tales of Civil War life
• Forward by Adele H. Mitchell, editor of Southern Cavalry Review

Major General J. E. B. Stuart, brilliant commander of the Cavalry Corps of the Army of Northern Virginia, was completely committed to his staff. Stuart's gifted leadership unified his troops, and the men remained touchingly loyal to him. They Followed the Plume gives a behind-the-scenes look at the friendships and rivalries of Stuart's men, using service records and previously unpublished letters to substantiate the compelling biographies of 52 staff members.