If asked to name a battle from the American Civil War, most people can respond with a name like Gettysburg or Shiloh. If asked to name one west of the Mississippi, a few might scratch their heads and come up with Pleasant Hill or Pea Ridge. If asked to name a battle in New Mexico or Arizona, most people are surprised to learn that any took place. The Road to Glorieta, is a carefully researched work of non-fiction. It follows the story of 3,000 stalwart Texans, who carried their Confederate banner into the deserts and mountains of the Southwest. These weren’t the ragged barefoot Rebels of later years. They were a zealous and determined army of well equipped volunteers marching off to war at a time when anything seemed possible. Their ultimate goal was nothing less than to see the banner of their new nation flying above the waters of the Pacific. Relying heavily on diaries, memoirs, and other first person accounts, The Road to Glorieta brings personalities and emotions to the forefront. Often told in the participants own words, it is a day to day account of ordinary men living through extraordinary times. Whether you are a Civil War enthusiast or simply casually interested in individual daring-do and military adventures, you'll want The Road to Glorieta on your bookshelf. It is available in both hard copy and popular eBook formats.
Retreat back to San Antonio spelled the end of the Confederate Army of New Mexico, but it was just another stop along the road for the Sibley Brigade. Sibley's volunteers enlisted for the duration, and the war was far from over. When The Road to Glorieta drew to a close, I wanted to know more. What happen to General Sibley? Where did the brigade go next? What became of the Valverde Battery? To find the answers to these and other questions click on the button below.