John Philip Sousa - Other Writing, Skills, and Interests

Other Writing, Skills, and Interests

Sousa exhibited many talents aside from music. He wrote three novels – The Fifth String, Pipetown Sandy, and The Transit of Venus – as well as a full-length autobiography, Marching Along and a great number of articles and letters-to-the-editor on a variety of subjects. He was also active in the sport of trapshooting, taking an active role on the national stage in competitions.

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