About the Author

Thomas Barthel, a professor emeritus in the State University of New York system, has written nine books on subjects ranging from the Civil War, to baseball history to civil engineering. He lives in Clinton, New York.

Reviews

"Barthel gives us what is surprisingly, the first ever biography of Abner Doubleday...an important read for anyone interested in the Civil War and particularly Gettysburg."--The NYMAS Review; "Barthel takes the reader through Doubleday's remarkable military career. The book is a good overview of Doubleday"--Blue & Gray Magazine; "wow!"--The Lone Star; "Barthel gives us what is, surprisingly, the first ever biography of Abner Doubleday...an important read for anyone interested n the CivilWar and particularly Gettysburg"--Strategy Page.