Seven books by author and Marine historian David Ekardt — Continental Marines on the high seas, frontier rangers, the Seminole swamps, the 5th Ohio at Chickamauga, the Banana Wars, and a speculative war in the stars. Researched in archives. Written for readers who want the truth of the battlefield.
Praised by Readers' Favorite & Leatherneck Magazine.
Regimental rosters, letters, and firsthand accounts.
Every format, from BookBaby and Amazon.
From the deck of a Continental sloop to a frontier blockhouse to the deep black of space — pick the era that pulls you in.
From Marine veterans, Civil War historians, and lifelong readers of American history.
“I grew up near the Cuyahoga River and had heard legends of Brady’s Leap since childhood. This book finally tells the full story with the detail and respect it deserves. A remarkable American hero.”
“Ekardt breathes life into a nearly forgotten hero of the frontier. The rescue scenes are heart-pounding, and the historical context is woven seamlessly into the narrative.”
“Essential reading for anyone interested in Marine Corps history. The research is exhaustive and the narrative is compelling. I had no idea the Marines played such a significant role in these campaigns.”
“As a historian specializing in 19th-century America, I can attest to the quality of scholarship here. Ekardt has done a tremendous service by documenting this overlooked period of Marine history.”
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An unsung hero of the Pennsylvania and Ohio frontiers, Sam Brady and his Rangers rescued pioneers from British-allied tribes.
From under-trained farm boys to battle-hardened troopers riding with Sherman to the sea.
Every title is available directly from BookBaby in paperback, and on Amazon in paperback and Kindle. Each book page has direct buy links to both.
Both. The Seminole Wars volume is straight nonfiction — the only book ever written on the Marines’ role in those campaigns. The Civil War, Revolutionary, and Nicaragua books are historical fiction grounded in regimental rosters, firsthand accounts, and original letters. Full Disclosure is speculative fiction.
No. Each book stands on its own. If you’re new to the series, Taggert of the Marines is a great place to start chronologically, or Load and Fire if you prefer the Civil War era.
They are written for adult readers but are appropriate for older teens with an interest in American military history. Battle scenes are realistic without being gratuitous.
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