The Memoirs of Colonel John S. Mosby
by John S. Mosby
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In the American Civil War, or the War between the States, three dashing cavalry leaders-Stuart, Forrest, and Mosby-so captured the public imagination that their exploits took on a glamour, which we associate-as did the writers of the time-with the deeds of the Waverley characters and the heroes of chivalry. Of the three leaders, Colonel John S. Mosby (1833-1916), was, perhaps, the most romantic figure. In the South his dashing exploits made him one of the great heroes of the "Lost Cause." In show more the North he was painted as the blackest of redoubtable scoundrels.This is his story in his own words. show lessTags
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Fascinating insight into the fighting in the Upper Shenadoah Valley during the Civil War. Has good commentary on Gettysburg as well.
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- People/Characters
- John Singleton Mosby
- Important events
- American Civil War (1861 | 1865)
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- History, Nonfiction, Biography & Memoir, General Nonfiction
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- 973.782 — History & geography History of North America United States Civil War Era (1857-1865) Personal narratives, vindications, secret service Personal narratives, southern side
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- E581.6 — History of the United States United States Civil War period, 1861-1865 The Civil War, 1861-1865 Armies. Troops
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- English, Italian
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- Paper, Audiobook, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 19
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- 13
