The book ""Personal and Military History of Philip Kearny, Major-General United States Volunteers"" by John Watts De Peyster is a comprehensive biography of the life and military career of Philip Kearny, a prominent figure in the American Civil War. The book covers Kearny's personal life, including his upbringing, education, and family background, as well as his military career, which spanned from the Mexican-American War to his death in the Civil...