Shavetails & Bell Sharps History of US Army Mule Emmett Essin Hardcover 1997

Shavetails & Bell Sharps: The History of the U.S. Army Mule by Emmett M. Essin provides a comprehensive look at the indispensable role of the pack mule in American military history. Published by the University of Nebraska Press, this well-researched study covers the logistics and service of these animals from the nineteenth-century wars against Native tribes through the Mexican War, Civil War, and both World Wars. The text includes a detailed appendix featuring a manual of pack transportation, extensive notes, and a bibliographical essay, complemented by black and white photographic illustrations and sketches. This hardcover edition with dust jacket is an essential resource for those interested in military logistics, animal husbandry in warfare, and the mechanization of the U.S. Army. Keywords: Military History, US Army, Mules, Pack Animals, Logistics, Civil War, World War II, Cavalry, Animal Husbandry, Americana, Non-Fiction, Hardcover, Nebraska Press, Veterinary, War Animals I ship within two business days. Smoke free home