U.S. History

"One of Morgan's Men: Memoirs of Lieutenant John M. Porter of the Ninth Kentucky Cavalry"

Kent Masterson Brown

About the Program

BookTV interviews Kent Masterson Brown while touring Frankfurt, Kentucky as part of our series that examines the literary landscape of eight Southeastern cities.  Mr. Brown recounts the military career of John M. Porter (1839-1898) who served in the Ninth Kentucky Calvary during the Civil War and penned his remembrances of his service following the end of the War.

About the Authors

Kent Masterson Brown

Kent Masterson Brown is the author or editor of numerous books, including The Civil War in Kentucky: Battle for the Bluegrass State.  He is the creator of The Civil War magazine.


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Program Information

"One of Morgan's Men: Memoirs of Lieutenant John M. Porter of the Ninth Kentucky Cavalry"

Past Airings

  • Monday, August 29th at 4am (ET)
  • Sunday, August 28th at 1pm (ET)
  • Saturday, August 27th at 8:30pm (ET)
  • Saturday, August 27th at 9am (ET)
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