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Through the Mesh of the Foe in the War's Night Ride
An extended Civil War tale follows Fred Benton and his guide Dusky Dan as they traverse toward Sperryville and the Rappahannock, evading Union patrols, gathering scarce supplies, and seeking safe routes to the Confederate lines while evading pursuit. The narrative frames mobile scouting, horse travels, peril, and tense encounters with regiments and deserter allies amid looming engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Beaton
Benton
Wyladder
Lghtning Tod
Banton
Dusky Dan
Rivanna
Fred
Harame Wack
Gand
Dan
Pike
Daniel
Petton
Gwitt Run Gap
Sperryvilla
Onleana
Hedsman River
Marstah
Marne Chilton
Hector
Groomts
Hawses
Thia Point
Charlottesville
St Dan
Den
Rosalie
Dan Afhrmed
Jack
Marie Pelham
Richmond
Federers
Warrenton
Alabama
Trimble
Anderson
Yorktown
Gen. Ewell
Araneh
Repidan
Rappahannock
Culpeper
McDowell
Veetor
Thornton
Sperryville
Vailway
Eqadron
Ranidan
Imountain
Besnaiks
Nerbans