Shavetails and Bell Sharps: The History of the U.S. Army Mule
"Trust me. This chronicle of the Army mule is a delightful read."--Washington Times "This book is the seminal work on the American pack mule, which the author asserts was 'the most important four-legged animal' the U.S. Army ever had."--Military History of the West "Logistics are the sinews of the Army, and, for more than a century, mules provided much of that crucial muscle. Essin provides a history that the legendary Army mule deserves."--Journal of the West "Essin has written an enjoyable, valuable work. Any serious student of United States military history can benefit from this volume. The author's appreciation for the contribution of the Army mule, and his careful scholarship, make a unique contribution to military history."--New Mexico Historical Review "clearly written, exhaustively researched and engaging" - Southwestern Historical Quarterly "The US Army pack mule has been a most overlooked and under-appreciated participant in American military activity...a rich and entertaining history . . research has been painstaking" - Western Historical Quarterly