Wild Wolf The Story of Colonel Frank Wolford is a fresh look at Union Col. Frank Wolford, the celebrated Civil War cavalier and rival of Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan. Written by Wolford s great-great-nephew, Ronald Wolford Blair, the book discusses in detail Wolford s heroic leadership in part of more than 300 battles and skirmishes, during which he was wounded seven times, and his notable rivalry with Morgan s Raiders. Additional details about Wolford s political career and personal life are reviewed, plus little-known facts about his staunch opposition and policy dispute with President Abraham Lincoln over the use of black soldiers in the Union forces. Ronald Wolford Blair has rescued from the dim mists of almost forgotten history, the career of a soldier who has deserved more than history has given him. Solidly researched, well illustrated, and clearly written, Wild Wolf reminds us, once again, that many important lives have too long remained untold and have just needed someone to chronicle them. At last, one of those exciting and significant stories has been told. Wolford has found his biographer. James C. Klotter, _e State Historian of Kentucky and Professor of History, Georgetown College There are few books from the point of view of the Union side in Kentucky, and therefore this study is most welcome and highly valuable. _is provides a great deal of valuable, new information on the accepted saying that Kentucky seceded from the Union a_er the Civil War. In presenting Colonel Wolford, this dramatizes the exasperation of the people of Union-occupied Kentucky. Ronald s narrative of Wolford s career highlights Lincoln s dilemma on emancipation in the border-states, and his analysis of Wolford s courageous challenge of Lincoln s rede_nition of liberty contributes perspective on how signi_cantly the Civil War rede_ned the nation. Dr. James A. Ramage, professor of history, Kentucky author, and founder of the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum --James C. Klotter, _e State Historian of Kentucky and Professor of History, Georgetown College There are few books from the point of view of the Union side in Kentucky, and therefore this study is most welcome and highly valuable. _is provides a great deal of valuable, new information on the accepted saying that Kentucky seceded from the Union after the Civil War. In presenting Colonel Wolford, this dramatizes the exasperation of the people of Union-occupied Kentucky. Ronald s narrative of Wolford s career highlights Lincoln s dilemma on emancipation in the border-states, and his analysis of Wolford s courageous challenge of Lincoln s rede_nition of liberty contributes perspective on how signi_cantly the Civil War rede_ned the nation. Dr. James A. Ramage, professor of history, Kentucky author, and founder of the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum --Dr. James A. Ramage, professor of history, Kentucky author, and founder of the James A. Ramage Civil War Museum Many Kentuckiain Civil War Historians and enthusiasts have heard of famous Confederate cavalry generals, such John Hunt Morgan and Nathan Bedford Forrest, but very few can name famous Union Civil War cavalry Generals. Blair has done an excellent job in outlining the rise and fall of one of Kentucky's great cavalry commanders, and helps the reader understand the volatile political atmosphere in Kentucky during 1864-65. Bryan_Bush, historian and author concentrating on the Western Theatre of the Civil War --Bryan_Bush, historian and author concentrating on the Western Theatre of the Civil War Description Wild Wolf The Story of Colonel Frank Wolford is a fresh look at Union Col. Frank Wolford, the celebrated Civil War cavalier and rival of Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan.Written by Wolford s great-great-nephew, Ronald Wolford Blair, the book discusses in detail Wolford s heroic leadership in part of more than 300 battles and skirmishes, during which he was wounded seven times, and his notable rivalry with Morgan s Raiders.Additional details about Wolford s political career and personal life are reviewed, plus little-known facts about his staunch opposition and policy dispute with President Abraham Lincoln over the use of black soldiers in the Union forces.Wild Wolf The Story of Colonel Frank Wolford is a fresh look at Union Col. Frank Wolford, the celebrated Civil War cavalier and rival of Confederate raider John Hunt Morgan.Written by Wolford s great-great-nephew, Ronald Wolford Blair, the book discusses in detail Wolford s heroic leadership in part of more than 300 battles and skirmishes, during which he was wounded seven times, and his notable rivalry with Morgan s Raiders.Additional details about Wolford s political career and personal life are reviewed, plus little-known facts about his staunch opposition and policy dispute with President Abraham Lincoln over the use of black soldiers in the Union forces.Wild Wolf The Story of Colonel Frank Wolford is a fresh look at Union Col. Frank Wolford, the celebra