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This scarce antiquarian book is included in our special Legacy Reprint Series. In the interest of creating a more extensive selection of rare historical book reprints, we have chosen to reproduce this title even though it may possibly have occasional imperfections such as missing and blurred pages, missing text, poor pictures, markings, dark backgrounds and other reproduction issues beyond our control. Because this work is culturally important, we have made it available as a part of our commitment to protecting, preserving and promoting the world's literature.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2649196 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 272 pages

Customer Reviews

Ashby: Romantic Hero and Patriot
Dr. Thomas A. Ashby wrote this romantic and flattering biography of his famous relative in 1914. In the style of the time, the author tends to glorify his subject and ignore his faults. Turner Ashby was a brave man who led reckless calvary charges into the midst of the enemy. He was a man of honor and integrity who took offense to attempts to reduce organize his command. In death, he was the rallying point for women and veterans in the Shenendoah Valley. He is buried with his brother in the Stonewall Cemetary, Winchester, VA. His memory is still honored in that town.

if you ain't from dixie, ya won't get it
a fair representation of the life of turner. yes it was written by a relative, but that was a good thing in it's day. we who were not even alive then can in no way try to judge those who were,and who wrote about their times. the book gives a great feeling for how the people of northern virginia felt about asby and his leader, t.j.jackson. anyone who takes a trip to the valley even today, will find that the memory of asby has not passed from the minds of his people. for this we can be very thankfull, as it is with great pride that we remember his willingness to fight and die for his state and the memory of his brother, who was murdered by the vile damn yankees. this book gives you a real feeling about the life and times of the people and circumstances of the war as they remember it. any one who would like to hash this matter out, well i am always ready to hear you out. i may be contacted at kingpig58@ireland.com. thank you for the time to give my oppinion on this matter.