Mosby's War Reminiscences And Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns (1887)

Mosby's War Reminiscences And Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns (1887) - John Singleton Mosby

Mosby's War Reminiscences and Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns is a memoir written by John Singleton Mosby, a Confederate cavalry commander during the American Civil War. The book was first published in 1887 and provides a detailed account of Mosby's experiences during the war, including his time serving under General J.E.B. Stuart.The book is divided into two parts. The first part, Mosby's War Reminiscences, covers Mosby's experiences as a partisan ranger in Virginia. Mosby describes his tactics and operations, which involved raiding Union supply lines and disrupting their communication networks. He also provides insights into the political and social climate of the time, as well as his personal relationships with other Confederate leaders.The second part, Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns, is a detailed account of General J.E.B. Stuart's cavalry operations during the war. Mosby served under Stuart and provides an insider's perspective on the general's strategies and tactics. He also describes some of the most famous battles and campaigns of the war, including the Battle of Gettysburg.Overall, Mosby's War Reminiscences and Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns is a valuable primary source for anyone interested in the American Civil War, particularly the role of cavalry in the conflict. Mosby's writing is engaging and insightful, and his account provides a unique perspective on the war from a Confederate cavalry commander.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.