In the vividly detailed anthology, 'A History of Lumsden's Battery, C.S.A,' the authors weave together a tapestry of historical narratives that explore the intricate past of one of the Confederacy's revered Civil War units. This collection is a profound venture into American history, expressed through a blend of firsthand accounts, strategic analyses, and poignant reflections, which highlight the valor and complexity of the Southern soldiers' experience. Standout stories capture the viscer...

Two steamboats were each making their weekly trips to Tuscaloosa and back. Parents and friends came and went. The least expression of a need, to the folks at home brought the wished for articles. Nothing was too good for the boys at the front and fish and oysters were abundant in season. The latter were in those days only considered eatable in the R. months, as the saying was: i.e., during the months whose names contained the letter R. So that from May to August, the poor things could enjo...

"A History of Lumsden's Battery, C.S.A" is a detailed account of a Confederate artillery unit that played a significant role during the American Civil War. The book delves into the formation, operations, and experiences of Lumsden's Battery, providing insights into the lives of the soldiers who served. Through meticulous research and firsthand accounts, the authors, George Little and James Robert Maxwell, bring to life the challenges faced by the unit, including battles, camaraderie, and t...

A History of Lumsden's Battery, C.S.A masterfully interweaves a tapestry of narratives that explore the intricate complexities and formidable experiences of a Confederate artillery unit during the American Civil War. The collection encapsulates a vivid panorama of military life, flavored by poignant personal anecdotes and strategic military discussions. This anthology distinguishes itself through its diverse literary styles, ranging from historical analysis to evocative prose, providing a ...

Henry James's novel, dramatised by Rachel Joyce. Young and beautiful, Isabel Archer thinks that she is in control of her fate. Little does she know, however, that others behind the scenes are pulling the strings. The beautiful and free-spirited Isabel Archer is now a very rich woman. Two men have declared their love for her but she does not want to be married. Resolved to enjoy her fortune, she begins her travels. Starring Anna Maxwell Martin, Haydn Gwynne, Robert Bathurst, Gayle Hunnicutt...

Strange and Obscure Stories of the Civil War is an entertaining look at the Civil War stories that don’t get told, and the misadventures you haven’t read about in history books. Share in all the humorous and strange events that took place behind the scenes of some of the most famous Civil War moments. Picture a pedestal in a public park with no statue on top; Rowland’s book explains that when the members of the New York Monument Commission went to hire a sculptor to finish the sta...

A New York Times–bestselling author's account of the devastating military campaign that broke the Confederacy's back in the last months of the Civil War.In November 1864, just days after the reelection of President Abraham Lincoln, Gen. William T. Sherman vowed to "make Georgia howl." The hero of Shiloh and his 65,000 Federal troops destroyed the great city of Atlanta, captured Savannah, and cut a wide swath of destruction through Georgia and the Carolinas ...

Dee Brown’s history of the incredible Civil War raid that led to the Siege of VicksburgFor two weeks in the spring of 1862, Colonel Benjamin Grierson and 1,700 Union cavalry troopers conducted a raid from Tennessee to Louisiana. It was intended to divert Confederate attention from Ulysses S. Grant’s army crossing the Mississippi River, a maneuver that would set the stage for the Siege of Vicksburg. Led by a former music teacher whose role in the Union cavalry was b...

A gripping account of the last nine days of the Civil War from the New York Times–bestselling author of Sherman's March.After four long years of fighting, the Army of Northern Virginia was irreparably broken in April 1865, despite the military brilliance of its commander, Gen. Robert E. Lee. Acclaimed author Burke Davis recounts the last days leading up to Lee's surrender to Union army commander Ulysses S. Grant in this riveting and uniquely revea...

A Civil War history of the Confederate cavalrymen, Morgan's Raiders, by the #1 New York Times –bestselling author of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee .In this vibrant and thoroughly researched Civil War study, Dee Brown tells the story of Morgan's Raiders, the Kentucky cavalrymen famed and feared for their attacks on the North. In 1861, Brigadier General John Hunt Morgan and his br...

A main selection in History Book-of-the-Month Club and alternate selection in Military Book-of-the-Month Club. In the spring of 1862, many Americans still believed that the Civil War, "would be over by Christmas." The previous summer in Virginia, Bull Run, with nearly 5,000 casualties, had been shocking, but suddenly came word from a far away place in the wildernesses of Southwest Tennessee of an appalling battle costing 23,000 casualties, most of them during a single day. It was more than...

An ALA Best Book for Young Adults: Firsthand accounts of the experiences of boys sixteen and younger who fought in the Civil War, with photos included.Winner of the Golden Kite Award for Nonfiction"Making extensive use of the actual words—culled from diaries, journals, memoirs, and letters—of boys who served in the Union and Confederate armies as fighting soldiers as well as drummers, buglers, and telegraphers, Murphy describes th...