Eighteen-year-old Johnny Moore was an energetic, self-confident private first class when he entered combat with a heavy-weapons platoon in Korea. Four and a half months later, after surviving heavy attacks on the Pusan Perimeter and in one of the forward units of the western column advancing on the Yalu River, he was captured by the Chinese infantry.Moore and other American POWs suffered from starvation rations, bitter cold, and mental torment. Although the intense Chinese efforts ...

Bram Stoker Award-winner for Superior Achievement in Non-Fiction!Nightmares come to life in this comprehensive how-to guide for new and established authors…Book two in Crystal Lake Publishing's The Dream Weaver series picks up where the Bram Stoker Award-nominated Where Nightmares Come From left off.It's Alive focuses on learning the craft in order to take your story from concept to completion.With an introduction by Richar...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...

Southerners should be proud of their ancestors who fought with great courage and sacrifice in the Civil War. This anthology is dedicated to the brave solders of the Rebellion. They are scorned in the pages of history books, but each and every one of them deserves our deepest respect and admiration. These courageous young men valiantly defended their homeland, fought bravely, and ultimately gave their lives for the land they were born in. These are not the rich plantation owners and politic...

The American Civil War was a crucible of conflicting ideals, fierce combat, and defining moments that continue to shape the nation's identity. Yet behind every battle map and famous general's portrait stood countless ordinary men, called from their farms, workshops, and city streets to don uniforms. Meanwhile, the testimonies of commanding officers shed strategic insight on the human cost of this monumental conflict. Their experiences, from the harsh realities of frontline warfare to momen...

Race and racism have played a divisive and defining role throughout much of America's history. Slavery, Jim Crow laws, segregation, and Ku Klux Klan terrorism have inflicted deep psychic wounds, social disparities, and economic disadvantages that have diminished the promise of equal rights and opportunities for all.While much progress in race relations has been made in recent years-including the election of Barack Obama as President of the United State-it's clear that our journey t...

This anthology is dedicated to honoring the extraordinary courage, sacrifices, and unwavering devotion of all Americans who participated in the Civil War—soldiers, volunteers, medical personnel, and civilians who supported the troops. In the hope that such a deep divide and bloodshed never again darken our nation, we pay tribute to those who gave their lives or sacrificed all they had in service of the greater good they believed in. This monumental anthology captures a range of literary st...

Was it worth it? Why did they volunteer in the first place? What did they experience on the battlefield? Which comrades did they have to leave behind, in the midst of blood and mud? How did they survive? What are they most proud of? How do they view those harrowing experiences as time has gone by? Was the conviction worth the sacrifice? Learn the real truth from the veterans of the Brothers' War. This anthology is dedicated to the heroes of the Civil War, to every soldier who had to endure...

40 Civil War Memoirs of Confederate Soldiers is an indispensable anthology chronicling the myriad experiences of Confederate soldiers during one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. The collection spans a broad spectrum of literary styles, from detailed personal diaries to reflective memoirs, and captures the essence of the Civil War from a Southern perspective. The anthology's rich tapestry of narratives reveals not only the heroism and hardships faced by these men but also...

'100+ Civil War Soldier Memoirs" includes memoirs and testimonies by Union and Confederate soldiers, voices from both trenches. Their struggle and sacrifice, their pride and devotion to their country - is something they all have in common. This anthology captures a broad spectrum of experiences, from the fierce battles and strategic maneuvers to the intimate reflections and everyday challenges of soldiers on both sides of the war. Showcasing a rich diversity of literary styles and personal...

This anthology is dedicated to honor and preserve from oblivion the great courage, the sacrifices and the ultimate devotion of all Americans during the Civil War - the soldiers, the volunteers, the medical stuff and the civilians who supported the troops. In the hope this great divide and bloodthirsty hatred never emerges again in our nation, we honor the people who gave their lives or sacrificed everything they could offer in order to serve the greater good in which they believed. The edi...

God Save the South: 40+ Memoirs of Defiance presents an extraordinary tapestry of personal narratives, shedding light on the diverse experiences and steadfast resolve of those who lived through one of America's most turbulent eras. The collection encompasses a vast range of literary voices, from diary entries of soldier boys to fiery political memoirs of generals, each piece contributing a unique point of view to the overarching themes of defiance, identity, and survival. Notable works wit...