Mosby's Men

This is a glimpse into the American Civil War. It's short, the remembrances of a man who rode with Mosby, aka The Gray Ghost, a guerrilla cavalry leader on the Confederate side during the last year of the war. [URL not allowed] Alexander was 16 when he joined riding a horse he'd......more

This is a very interesting first-hand account of life in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. I love the author's use of gentle sarcasm, when describing "relations" with the enemy.......more

John Alexander rode with Mosby’s men, a group of Southern fighters assisting the Confederates during the Civil War. He talks in some detail of events from his perspective during his year of service. I don’t dwell the historical accuracy, he makes it clear in the beginning that different people remem......more

John H Alexander is actually a direct relative of mine, so finding and reading this was a particular joy. It's a very good first-hand account of the civil war and a very enjoyable read.......more

An excellent historical memoir No better way to learn the true experience of the Southern view of the " War of Northern Agression." Excellent.......more