COMMENTS & REVIEWS
"Because of my interest in the Civil War, its personalities and heritage tourism, I welcome the publication of Les Horwitz's The Longest Raid of the Civil War. An avid researcher, who probes deeply and then winnows the grain from the chaff, Horwitz takes the reader on one of the great adventures of the Civil War. We experience through the perspectives of the participants-be they raiders, pursuers or civilians- the raid with its heroism, pathos, excitement, suspense and sleepless hours of exhaustion. Thanks to Les Horwitz, as we prepare to enter the third millennium, we can better appreciate the significance of Morgan's Raid and what it meant to the people of Kentucky, Indiana and Ohio in 1863 and to their children and grandchildren today."
"Outstanding! Reads like a novel. What is so remarkable is how the suspense builds and the reader hastens to turn the page to relive the next encounter between Rebel Raiders, home guards, and women and children in the villages and on the farms in Indiana and Ohio."
"The Longest Raid is painstakingly researched, informative and enjoyable reading. Thanks for all your hard work in bringing to life for Ohioans an important episode of our Civil War."
Bob Taft, Governor of Ohio
"Civil War buffs need this one in their libraries. Hats off to Les for a real contribution to history."
Nick Clooney, Cincinnati Post feature columnist, brother of Rosemary and father of George.
"Horwitz's writing style makes this history book fun to read! I can see this book being used in the future as a great reference source for the Civil War era."
Sandy Day, Steubenville & Jefferson County Public Library
"It is one of the most original books to come out in years about the Civil War. It is a thunderbolt of often illuminating new facts and unforgettable anecdotes."
L. Clayton Willis, president of the Evening News Broadcasting Co., Washington DC
"I sincerely enjoyed reading it immensely. I have read many books about Morgan's raids by the nation's leading authors. Yours is the best."
John Sickles, Civil War author, Merrillville, IN
"I received your book just as I was about to go to a wedding. I thought I would just quickly scan it. I did! And, I couldn't put it down!"
Shirley Jones, Professor, Middle Tennessee State University
"My son came to the house two weeks ago to assist me in some latent yard clean up; last vestiges of the April 9th tornado. He opened your book, was transfixed and never found time to help his father. Testimony to the book's captivation.
John H. Rhude, Attorney, Montgomery, OH
"Horwitz writes from the perspective of a knowledgeable war historian."
Lt. Robert J. Abbott, U.S. Army, Ft. Lewis, Washington
"The definitive work on the Great Raid."
Neil A. Bristow, San Diego, CA, Morgan’s Men Association
"I am sure that The Longest Raid of the Civil War will become the standard in the field to which all others are judged."
Gary L. Knepp, Attorney, Batavia, OH
"It is a great book!"
Frank O'Bannon, Governor of Indiana
"Your book is fascinating and thoroughly researched."
Carolyn Lingeman, MD, Bethesda, Maryland
"My great grandfather was a Union cavalryman. Even though my sympathies run toward the Union cause in the Civil War, I found myself rooting for Morgan and his raiders to escape across the Ohio River. I was saddened when he was captured, but could not help feeling overjoyed when he escaped. What a great adventure. It would make a wonderful movie."
Doug Weiskopf, Cincinnati, Ohio
"You have competed a fantastic work of history. Congratulations on a great job."
Roger Heskin, Federal Way, Washington
"Perhaps 'The Longest Raid' will be made into a TV show and/or movie. It reads like one and keeps your interest. Great job!"
Joseph Laposa, Indianapolis, Indiana
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