"Biography of John Ellis Wool a military commander who figured prominently in many critical moments in nineteenth-century U.S. history."-- Provided by publisher.

Off to war with the Jolly Snorters -- Feisty little colonel on inspection -- Casting aside a colonial past -- No resting place where white men tread -- Defending the Canadian Border -- Across the Rio Grande with Old Fussy -- Torrents of blood -- Nothing but duty -- Hunkers, barnburners, and turkey cocks -- A vast and distant land -- Native American annihilation -- Crying hearts and vigilantes -- Rushing to the colors -- Epauletted grannies and the conceited goose -- Know nothings and plug uglies -- Copperheads and the New York Draft Riots -- Noble defender of the union.