The Lost Order

Sometimes luck changes history.  In Sept., 1862, coming off a big victory at the Second Battle of Bull Run, Gen. Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia invaded the North for the first time.  He hoped to win a victory that would convince England and France to recognize Read more…

AFRAID OF HIS SHADOW

The teenage Alexander once accompanied his father Philip on a horse-buying expedition.  There was one magnificent stallion that Philip was interested in, but none of his expert horsemen could stay on the horse.  Each was bucked off as soon as he got in the saddle.  Alexander was watching all this Read more…