As the Civil War raged; Confederate brigadier general J.E.B. Stuart entrusted a secret album to Laura Ratcliffe; a young girl in Fairfax County; "as a token of his high appreciation of her patriotism; admiration of her virtues; and pledge of his lasting esteem." A devoted Southerner; Laura provided a safe haven for Rebel forces; along with intelligence gathered from passing Union soldiers. Ratcliffes book contains four poems and forty undated signatures: twenty-six of Confederate officers and soldiers and fourteen of loyal Confederate civilians. In A Southern Spy in Northern Virginia; Charles V. Mauro uncovers the mystery behind this album; identifying who the soldiers were and when they could have signed its pages. The result is a fascinating look at the covert lives and relationships of civilians and soldiers during the war; kept hidden until now.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Collection of Music and MoreBy JohnnyHarbyGreat collection of Old Time and Traditional Music. Arrangements show melody; lyrics and chords. You also get another chord arrangement and chords showing numerical values (e.g. I; IV; V ~ 1; 4; 5) help transpose the keys. Fantastic reference/guide for playing in a ensemble or solo playing.Plenty of additional reference info for guitar; ukulele; banjo and mandolin chord info. Its even got some reference material for harmonica players. Glad I purchased it. Actually I purchased a second one to have an extra when I play with others.3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great collection from a wonderful schoolBy MatthewTThe versions in this book simply work. I like that two keys are often given for a song; which helps singers to find a version that fits their range; or instrumentalists to find a familiar key. Many of the tunes are so inviting and pleasurable. Anyone who has been involved in teaching music or public singing likely knows some of these; but I still found a few I did not yet know but now love.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The song selection is fantastic; the print is large enough that more than ...By sharon nelsonThis songbook was the hit of the last music camp I attended. The song selection is fantastic; the print is large enough that more than one person at a time can read it; and the arrangements are simple but good.
