Cadet Alfred Gibbs stood before the imposing edifice of West Point, his heart pounding with a mixture of trepidation and excitement. The stone walls of […]
The New Pleb
As Alfred stood in line to register for the academy on his first day, he found himself reflecting on the rich history of West Point. […]
Chapter 2: The Economy Matters (Part 2/4)
Chapter 3: The Struggle and the Soil (Part 2/4) In 1859, the Green family, like many others in northern New York, was grappling with the […]
Chapter 2: Life on the Farm (Part 1/4)
Chapter 2: Life on the Farm (Part 1/4) Zilpha Anne Green had gotten up an hour earlier than her typical mornings. She had wanted to […]
The Novel Page Index
Table of Contents About Dragoons United – A Novel Forward Chapter 1: An Encounter (Part 1/4) Chapter 1: Pre-war Virginia (Part 2/4) Chapter 1: Back […]
Dragoons United – Chapter One Posted
I have just posted the first chapter of “Dragoons United: Brotherhood Beyond Circumstance.” The book is a historical novel based on the actual events of […]
Chapter 1: A Final Decision (Part 4/4)
Chapter 1: A Final Decision (Part 4/4) Alfred approached Peggy’s father with a determined stride and asked if he could speak with him privately in […]
Chapter 1: Back on Duty (Part 3/4)
Chapter 1: Back on Duty (Part 3/4) Alfred’s duties in the coming weeks took him away from Virginia, as he was required to spend six […]
Chapter 1: Pre-war Virginia (Part 2/4)
Chapter 1: Pre-war Virginia (Part 2/4) Upon their arrival in pre-war Virginia, Alfred was invited to the Blair family home for dinner by Peggy’s brother, […]
Chapter 1: An Encounter (Part 1/4)
Chapter 1: An Encounter (Part 1/4) With Captain William B. Blair stationed in Texas and Lewis Harvie Blair studying and traveling in the region, it […]