Jeb Stuart

The Last Cavalier

By: Burke Davis

Narrated by: Barrett Whitener

Jeb Stuart: The Last Cavalier is a full and definitive biography of the dashing and enigmatic Confederate hero of the Civil War, General J.E.B. Stuart.

This life-sized portrait of Stuart surveys his life from childhood through his training at West Point, his years on the Western frontier, and his decision to stand with Virginia when war arrived. His brilliant Civil War career is covered in detail, from the raid on Chambersburg to his final, fatal clash at Yellow Tavern.

"The rudimentary field communications of the Civil War demanded of the cavalry the utmost in bravery, durability, and vigilance," writes Burke Davis in his introduction to this edition. "Victory or defeat of armies was often in the hands of their cavalrymen."

©1957 Burke Davis (P)2002 Blackstone Audio, Inc.

Critic reviews

"The narrative is excellent....This sympathetic and carefully researched work belongs in every Civil War collection." ( Library Journal)
"Barrett Whitener[s] voice generates the narrative and wraps deliciously around each of the players. General Lee speaks with courtly ease and Stuart with boyish energy as the laconic Jackson moves across Virginia." ( AudioFile)

The easy voice and cadence to bring JEB Stuart alive

Wonderfully told story about a great military leader. History tells us he was on the wrong side as were so many of the great Confederate Officers, however that does not diminish their ability to lead men and devise strategy to hold a superior force in size and supplies at bay for half of a decade.

Story of a Great Virginia patriot

Long but worth the time to listen. History details are very complete. Highly recommended for all.

Absolutely, the last true cavalier !

One of my favorite of all studies of the great General J.E.B. Stuart. Burke Davis gives Stuart the respect due him in a way that only a native Virginian could. Mr Davis being of Meadows of Dan, Virginia is a neighbor of the great Stuart ' s childhood home. His work is yet unbiased, honest in the history presented. A wonderful story of a truly great man told in a fantastic manner. Congratulations to Burke Davis for a great book and all respect and honor to the great General Stuart. The performance of the reading is excellent, all told this is a must have for any student of the civil war.

Good story, poor recording

I am a fan of MG J.E.B. Stuart, I was excited to listen to this biography. I was disappointed in how many times the recording repeated itself, no less than 10 times.

Must Read for Civil War Buffs

Brings this unique character to life and presents the conflicting morals and values of the men that waged that war from a refreshing and non-judgemental viewpoint.