SIGNED - GRAY GHOST AND REBEL RAIDERS - FIRST EDITION 1956

Description: GRAY GHOST AND REBEL RAIDERS BY VIRGIL CARRINGTON JONES With a Foreword by Bruce Catton SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR FIRST EDITION FINE CONDITION BOOK NEAR FINE CONDITION DUST JACKET PROTECTED IN A CLEAR, NEW, BRODART COVER Original, Exceptionally Sharp, Clean, Bright, Solidly Bound, Antique Book Wonderfully Illustrated with Maps and Photos; Maps Printed on the End Pages Too Fully Referenced and Indexed; Contains a Bibliography; Sharp, Distinctive Signature by the Author PUBLISHED BY HENRY HOLD AND COMPANY, NEW YORK, IN 1956 Silently and boldly the small bands of Confederates would descent from the mountain, attack the enemy, then disappear. The snatched couriers to learn of Union movements and plans; they destroyed bridges and disrupted railroad service; they stole through picket lines and attacked sleeping camps. They demoralized and impeded the Northern armies in a way of warfare as ancient as biblical times, yet as modern as today. They even kidnapped three Northern generals from their beds, almost without firing a shot! Gray Ghost and Rebel Raiders tells for the first time the story of guerrilla warfare during the Civil War – and exciting account of the incredible adventures of such Rebel leaders as Harry Gilmore, “Lige” White, Turner Ashby, Hanse McNeill, and the indefatigable Mosby, and their courageous and daring efforts to prevent Northern hordes from sweeping through the South. These men seemed to lead charmed lives. One day they were rumored dead, the next day they were sighted riding off into the hills. Wounded, they were secretly nursed by Southern sympathizers; dead, their bodies were spirited back to their families for quiet interment – and their bands carried on the fight with renewed purpose. Carefully reconstructed from diaries, letters, and regimental histories, told with the same dash and color that marked his other great works, V.C. Jones’ story of these Partisans behind Union lines is exciting reading and an important addition to any War of the Rebellion collection. THIS BOOK IS IN FINE CONDITION This original, First Edition book is signed by the author for the Special Civil War edition of this book. The book is in fine condition and comes in a Near Fine Condition dust jacket that is clean and bright with mild chipping and it is protected in a clear, new. Brodart dust jacket cover. The book is exceptionally sharp, bright, and clean. It has solid binding throughout. The exterior has no bumping, rubbing or wear. The book is bound blue colored covers with a gray spine with embossed, gold lettering on the spine. The lettering is clear, bright and sharp. All binding and hinges are fine. The interior is in fine condition as well. The pages are clean and don’t have a mark on them. The book has no foxing, smudging, stamps, pasteboard or other markings. It is not an ex-library book. The book features maps at the end pages. It contains numerous photos and illustrations as well. 431 pages. An original, First Edition, author signed book. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

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