Monthly Archives: September 2014

Civil War Transcendence, Part 78

A NOVEL OF TRAVEL BACK IN TIME When I reached the top of the steps, Miss Daphne introduced me to her father. He stood 5’7”, weighed about 140 pounds, had a thick head of white hair, and was impeccably dressed … Continue reading

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Civil War Transcendence, part 77

A NOVEL OF TRAVEL BACK IN TIME It took about two hours of kicking and cajoling Beau to travel at his famous spine-crushing trot to where River Road met the main road out of Harper’s Ferry. We then turned west … Continue reading

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Civil War Transcendence, part 76

A NOVEL OF TRAVEL BACK IN TIME I rode Sampson out to the River Road and turned north. He must have sensed that we were going to his home because he was restless and wanted to gallop. I was able … Continue reading

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Civil War Transcendence, part 75

A NOVEL OF TRAVEL BACK IN TIME   I walked up behind Daphne and gently picked her up by the shoulders. She let go of the trooper’s hand as I raised her up. I know it was scandalous to touch … Continue reading

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Civil War Transcendence, part 74

A NOVEL OF TRAVEL BACK IN TIME The three of us headed back to the site of the skirmish. We were walking our horses to give them a breather. As I looked ahead, I caught sight of the aftermath of … Continue reading

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Civil War Transcendence, part 73

A NOVEL OF TRAVEL BACK IN TIME  I got down off Sampson, retrieved the lady’s reins and handed them to her. She smiled graciously and took the reins from me. I had a chance to observe her wardrobe and what … Continue reading

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Civil War Transcendence, part 72

A NOVEL OF TRAVEL BACK IN TIME   She had brown eyes that you could drown in. Her ebony hair was in long tresses, pulled back, and captured under a blue riding hat with a short brim. Her face was … Continue reading

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Civil War Transcendence, part 71

A NOVEL OF TIME TRAVEL I kicked Sampson and he bolted again. I was ready for it and bent forward so I wouldn’t be thrown out of the saddle. Our troops broke from the woods in an almost perfect line, … Continue reading

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