Book reviews from DHoeh

Ranger Mosby

by Virgil Carrington Jones

This is a classic Civil War book from the 1940's. There is a great perspective from that era because it was closer to the events of the "War". Not long ago my Grandmother passed away at 90. She was from the South and it did not take long for people to realize that when she talked about family history and "The War" she always meant the Civil War. Yes she saw the results of WW1 and lived through WW2, Korea, and Vietnam, but "The War" was the Civil War (War Between the States, AKA the War of Northern Aggression). Confederate Calvary will always bring feelings of respect and awe. I find it very useful to read books from this era as we as a country was fighting for freedom for the world. I recommend the book.

Scenes and Adventures In the Army

by Philip St George Cooke

This book gives a great snap shot of Army life before the Mexican War and Civil War. Cooke is much more famous for his leadership in the Mexican War, Utah Expedition and the Civil War and beyond, but this gives you the flavor of the frontier. This is what prepared him for his long career in the Army and his vital importance in the development of the Calvary from then through the end of the century.