Brown has published an extremely revealing collection of letters written between Colonel John Singleton Mosby and one of his most trusted friends, Captain Samuel Forrerr Chapman. These letters give the reader an insightful glimpse into Mosby's mind after the great conflict subsided and also show his undying devotion in defending his friend and commander General J.E.B. Stuart.
~Donald C. Hakenson, author of This Forgotten Land
Mosby wrote very entertaining letters
~James A. Ramage, author of Gray Ghost: The Life of Col. John Singleton Mosby
John Singleton Mosby emerges from the pages of Take Sides with the Truth with striking clarity and immediacy. In nearly seven dozen letters, never before published, written to his life-long intimate friend Sam Chapman, the Confederacy s famous partisan ranger reveals his innermost thoughts on many fascinating subjects: Mosby's literary projects; his political connections; his dislike for some Confederate heroes, such as Eppa Hunton; his take on Sheridan; and especially the decades-long crusade to clear the Gettysburg campaign record of J.E.B. Stuart. This is an excellent piece of Confederate history.
~Robert R. Krick, author of The Smoothbore Volley that Doomed the Confederacy a
A fascinating insight into the thoughts of one of the world's greatest Partisan leaders. Peter Brown has accomplished a great service for those interested in Confederate Colonel John S. Mosby.
~Thomas J. Evans, author of Mosby's ConfederacyUniversity and author of Gray Gho
"Take Sides with the Truth should be on every Civil War buff's bookshelf."
~Military Heritage
"Brown makes a point of noting Mosby's caustic wit and character judgment; the letters do not disappoint.""The editor provides a strong introduction to the friendship of the book's main characters.""Brown uses the letters to sketch a picture of Mosby as a well-read and educated man, pointing out the soldier's references to the writings of Lord Byron, John Milton, and Jonathan Swift.""In addition to a touching collection of correspondence from one side of a long friendship, Brown provides the reader with a glimpse of a man constantly working to find his place in the world.""Brown's collection provides good research material into the study of the time period, especially the continued fascination with the Civil War and one of its most colorful characters."—Keith Altavilla, H-Net Reviews in the Humanities and Social Sciences
~Keith Altavilla, H-Net Reviews in the Humanities and Social Sciences
This collection is highly recommended to Civil War enthusiasts, especially those interested in Mosby.
~Benet Exten, Oklahoman
Anyone interested in how the Civil War was mythologized in later years or who wants to learn more about the post-war political patronage system will enjoy Mosby's wit and wisdom.
~Dave Page, Journal of America's Military Past
"Along with Brown's perceptive commentary, these letters give the reader a rare insight into an extraordinary figure in American history...Take Sides with the Truth connects us to the past and personalizes a complex part of our history."