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#3211429 in Books Charles River Editors 2014-04-02Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .13 x 6.00l; .19 #File Name: 149752106854 pagesThe Gray Ghost of the Confederacy The Life and Legacy of John Mosby
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Southern Hero who Joined a Desperate Cause Despite his Opposition to the Confederacy; yet Fought NoblyBy Andy Anderson aka Travis C.This 67 page booklet provides a terrific summary of one of the Confederacy's greatest heroes of the American Civil War. There also are several outstanding photographs and illustrations throughout.John Mosby was; to the South; a hero respected even by the North; even though; when he deemed necessary; he could adopt less chivalrous measures than he'd otherwise wish. I'm speaking here of his reply to sledgehammer tactics utilized by General Custer.At the same time; I was stupefied at how a man; pro-union and anti-confederacy as was Mosby (and as was most of Virginia before Fort Sumter) could so fully have pivoted in favor of breaking away from unity with the other states which Virginians comprised so strong a leadership position. What I mean to say is that Virginia had the most to lose by leaving the union and; it seems to me; it had the least to gain by joining the Confederacy.Mosby and Robert E. Lee had as much to lose and as little to gain as did their state.Another question that begs an answer regards the treatment of fellow human beings in what today we can consider as barbaric. Before you leap; undestand I am not speaking of slavery. I'm speakng of how so many people; especially out on the frontier; had so little compassion and love for their neighbors with differing political leanings. Once we understand that; perhaps; we can then ferret out the hatred for Native Americans; Blacks; and so on. Further; we might also then be able to grasp the thinking of Egyptians; Russians; Ukrainians; and on goes the list.Be advised that a twofer is available from Charles Rivers Editors for just a bit more money. If you're interested; take a look at John Mosby and William Quantrill: The Lives and Legacies of the South's Most Notorious Partisans; a 119 page booklet.I highly recommend The Grey Ghost of the Confederacy: for it is a quick; informative; well-illustrated history of one critical aspect of the civil war.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Gray GhostBy JanineA very interesting account of John Mosby's ( Gray Ghost ) career in the Confederacy. The bibliography included books and on web references.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Short bio; which leaves the reader wanting moreBy Swordsman7This is a very short biography of Mosby; a hero of mine since watching the adventure series about him; Grey Ghosts and Rebel Raiders; on black-and-white TV. It serves to get the reader to read more about Mosby in the several longer and deeper biographies.
