| Author |
Piper, H. Beam, 1904-1964 |
| Title |
Rebel Raider
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Greg Weeks, Sankar Viswanathan, and the Online
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| Summary |
"Rebel Raider" by H. Beam Piper is a historical novel set during the American Civil War, likely written in the mid-20th century, as it was published in 1950. The book explores the exploits of John Singleton Mosby, a Confederate cavalry officer known for his guerrilla warfare tactics in Northern Virginia. The novel highlights themes of bravery, strategy, and the balance between loyalty to one’s cause and the realities of war. The story follows Mosby's journey as he transitions from a disinterested civilian to a key figure in the Confederate campaign against Union forces. After being left behind with a small detachment by General J.E.B. Stuart, Mosby organizes surprise attacks on Union pickets and supply lines, growing his reputation and force as he gains the support of locals. The narrative details Mosby’s strategic mindset, showcasing his ability to create significant disruption in the Union rear, which forced the enemy to divert resources to counter his guerrilla tactics. Throughout, Mosby evolves into a figure of both tactical brilliance and local folklore, demonstrating the complexities of allegiance and the harsh realities of civil conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Mosby, John Singleton, 1833-1916 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
19194 |
| Release Date |
Sep 6, 2006 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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