William Washington, American Light Dragoon, A Continental Cavalry Leader in the War of Independence by Daniel Murphy. Hardbound, 225 pages, 6" x 9-1/2". Relying largely on firsthand accounts the author, an avid equestrian, blends these primary sources with his own working knowledge of period drills, tactics, and the terrain to deliver a more complete view of William Washington's actions throughout the conflict. This perspective traces the often overlooked role of cavalry in the American Revolution and sheds new light on many pivotal battles in the war including Trenton, Cowpens, Guilford Courthouse, Hobkirks Hill and William Washington's final action at Eutaw Springs.