"Mosby's War Reminiscences; Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns" is a compelling account by John Singleton Mosby, a Confederate cavalry officer known for his guerrilla tactics during the American Civil War. The book provides a firsthand perspective on the strategies and experiences of Mosby and his men as they engaged in daring raids and skirmishes against Union forces. Mosby's narrative is rich with detail, capturing the intensity of battle and the camaraderie among soldiers, while also reflecting...

In "Mosby's War Reminiscences - Stuart's Cavalry Campaigns," John Singleton Mosby provides a meticulously detailed account of his experiences during the American Civil War, particularly focusing on the cavalry strategies employed under General J.E.B. Stuart. The narrative is characterized by a vivid, first-person perspective that expertly weaves together historical facts, personal anecdotes, and tactical insights. Mosby's literary style is marked by its clarity and authenticity, combining ...

The West is in decline. Must the love between this man and a woman also decline? Something happens, and he has visions. She continues to visit her old girlfriend. At a Halloween party, he snaps, and cheerfully reveals the secrets, or forecasts the cause of death, of anyone who asks. His visions proven, the government kidnaps him, to use his as an asset to restore the West. They spin him in a giant centrifuge, and record his dreams. But this dreams turn out to be ridiculous sit-coms. What's...

"SOVIET PROSECUTOR: Please don't lecture us on literature."The writing style of dissident Abram Tertz, informed by select literary traditions, took an "insincere" or "excessive" approach to reality that allowed truth to evade a culture of lies.The Stalinist mustache of permission hovers. Gatekeepers require writers to serve the Communist purpose, a doctrine of art codified as Socialist Realism. Tertz famously wrote,". . . I put my hope in a phantasm...

In "Mosby's War Reminiscences," John Singleton Mosby offers a compelling and introspective account of his experiences as a Confederate cavalry officer during the American Civil War. Written with a blend of vivid storytelling and analytical reflection, this memoir delves into the intricacies of guerrilla warfare, the strategic significance of his operations in Virginia, and the personal conflicts faced by soldiers. Mosby employs a first-person narrative style, capturing the dualities of bra...

Looking for an enjoyable, easy way to involve your adult community or social group in theater? These delightful original skits written by Jean Mosby are situation comedies from everyday life as well as a few familiar stories with a rib-tickling surprise. Easy to stage and oodles of fun for both actors and audience!The book contains 11 humorous skits with 1-5 engaging characters in each, from 2-11 minutes long. Includes skits about a frustrating tax audit, a weekend adventure, a zan...

An allegorical tale that teaches core lifetime and business management principles through the life story of a monkey named Pete.Meet Pete. As a young monkey growing up on the safe side of The Hedge, he longs for adventure, fame, and fortune, and eventually leaves the security of his home to explore new horizons. Along the way, Pete becomes a husband, a father, and a business leader. New communities, characters and experiences present opportunities to learn managemen...

Award-winning novelist Katherine Mosby examines the complex landscape of adultery while depicting a woman's unlikely blossoming in the face of war. Lavinia Gibbs defies social convention and family expectations in New York in the 1930s when she breaks off a passionless engagement to a prominent banker. Instead of surrendering to an invisible spinsterhood, Lavinia moves to Paris, where, on the verge of World War II, her sexual and political awakening collide in an unforgettable tale.

From the acclaimed writer of Private Altars, comes a story of driving lyrical force set in Manhattan in the 1950s. When he is expelled from boarding school, Gabriel Gibbs is sent to live with his older brother Spencer in New York. Rather than a punishment, this becomes an exhilarating invitation to a dazzling world, from smoking cigars at the Plaza Hotel to weekend house parties filled with tennis and cocktails. It is in this heady atmosphere -- from white-gloved Park Avenue to li...

John Singleton Mosby served as commander of the 1st Virginia Cavalry, known as Mosby's Rangers. His memoirs describe his experiences and recollections of Robert E. Lee and JEB Stuart, among others. A table of contents is included.

The Confederate Cavalry in the Gettysburg Campaign is an amazing primary source account by Mosby.

This is a short story involving an infatuation that breaks the rules and the thought process of the young woman caught in it