Yank and Rebel Rangers

this entertaining book’s tales of unconventional Civil War adventure will appeal to the general reader. ~Publishers Weekly

"The strength of the book is the focus on operations in the area of mountainous West Virginia and the lush Shenandoah Valley, recounting many colorful, almost James Bond-like characters..." ~America's Civil War

"...reveals the wideranging use of rangers by both sides. It is exhaustively researched and well written. The author presents gripping accounts of the various exploits of these unusual soldiers." ~Military Heritage

"Black makes no value judgments concerning any of these partisan groups. Instead, each is presented clearly and without prejudice—let the readers make up their own minds about the moral implications of the actions of these groups and individuals." ~Civil War Book Review

"...an exciting read, full of daring feats and romantic rides through enemy lines..." ~Marine Corps History

"This book details an aspect of the Civil War that is often neglected. It engages the reader with numerous anecdotal accounts, some quite humorous, in addition to the large-scale narrative of Ranger activity during the Civil War." ~The Journal of America's Military Past

"... readers will find literally hundreds of sources, and citations and a rich bibliography. Archival photographs of key leaders are included in the book, thereby bringing to life the personalities of characters mentioned throughout the book." ~Battles and Book Reviews

"Perhaps because he truly understands the role of irregular warfare, Black makes no value judgments concerning any of these partisan groups." ~Civil War News

"Pick up a copy in print or digital—you’ll come away a more informed and better student of the Civil War." ~Military Images