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Grounded in place, spanning the Civil War to the present day, the stories in I Was a Revolutionary capture the roil of history through the eyes of an unforgettable cast of characters: the visionaries and dreamers, the radical farmers and socialist journalists, the quack doctors and protesters who haunt the past and present landscape of the American heartland.In these stories, each set in the author's home state of Kansas, Andrew Malan Milward traces how we live amid the inconvenient ghosts of history. "The Burning of Lawrence" vibrates with the raw terror of a town pillaged by pro-Confederate raiders. "O Death" recalls the harrowing, desperate journey of the exodusters?African-American migrants who came to Kansas to escape oppression in the South. And, in the collection's haunting title piece, a professor of Kansas history surveys his decades-long slide from radicalism to complacency, a shift that parallels the landscape around him.Using his own home state as a prism through which to view both a nation's history and our own universal battles as individuals, Milward has created a fresh and complex new palimpsest of the American experience.

An exciting historical adventure, co-written by the New York Times bestselling author of the Origami Yoda series! Stonewall Hinkleman (yup, that's his real name) hates participating in historical reenactments with his Civil War-obsessed parents. Who wants to pretend to fight in some old war anyway? But one day, Stonewall finds himself transported back in time to the actual Battle of Bull Run-and he's not alone! Mr. Dupree, an ardent Confederate from Stonewall's time, has also traveled back in order to change the outcome of the whole Civil War. Stonewall needs to use all of his knowledge of the battle to stop Dupree and save the course of American history as we know it.

"Four score and seven years ago..." begins Abraham Lincoln's beautiful speech commemorating the three-day battle that turned the tide of the Civil War. The South had been winning up to this point. So how did Union troops stop General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North? With black-and-illustrations throughout and sixteen pages of photos, this turning point in history is brought vividly to life.

"The George Spangler farm in Gettysburg is a place of reverence. This book profiles scores of additional soldiers and offers new information on events and experiences at the farm. While also completing the story of George and Elizabeth Spangler's historic farm, it provides a deeper and richer understanding of what these men and women endured-suffering that often lingered for the rest of their lives"--

A gripping and deeply revealing history of the infamous slave rebellion that nearly toppled New Orleans and changed the course of American historyIn January 1811, five hundred slaves, dressed in military uniforms and armed with guns, cane knives, and axes, rose up from the slave plantations around New Orleans and set out to conquer the city. Their march represented the largest act of armed resistance against slavery in the history of the United States. American Uprising is the riveting and long-neglected story of this elaborate plot, the rebel army's dramatic march on the city, and its shocking conclusion. Daniel Rasmussen illuminates the early history of New Orleans and provides new insight into the path to the Civil War and the slave revolutionaries who fought and died for justice and the hope of freedom.

Lawyer and former Union soldier Richard Montgomery is commissioned to infiltrate a clandestine Confederate operation in Canada in 1864 during the U.S. Civil War. On numerous forays across enemy lines as a courier for former Alabama senator Clement C. Clay, one of the leaders of the Rebel conspiracy, Montgomery relays the word to his Yankee superiors regarding several diabolical Confederate campaigns in Union territory. These include a nefarious attempt to burn down much of New York City, guerrilla raids into New England, and ultimately the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the last involving early planning in Montreal with Confederate conspirators such as John Wilkes Booth.Posing as a Southern sympathizer named James Thomson in St. Catharines, Canada West, a hotbed of Rebel intrigue, Montgomery reunites with childhood friend Aaron Young, a once enslaved man who escaped the plantation of Montgomery's father and becomes an ally in the secret Union mission. To complicate his life further, Montgomery meets a Southern woman living in St. Catharines and falls in love.Along the way, he also encounters famed Montreal photographer William Notman, as well as various spies and secret agents on both sides of the war in Toronto, Niagara Falls, Montreal, and Halifax, eventually crossing paths with Lincoln's future assassin.

Journey through one of the most tumultuous years in American history. This compelling narrative unveils the significant battles that shaped the course of the Civil War, marking 1862 as a year of both despair and determination.Delve into the strategic maneuvers and human stories behind landmark clashes like the Battle of Shiloh, where the roar of cannons echoed the nation's divided soul. Vivid storytelling brings to life the Battle of Antietam, the single bloodiest day in American military history, and reveals the crucial decisions at Fredericksburg that influenced the war's trajectory.Each chapter is a tapestry of bravery, strategy, and sacrifice. Explore not only the military tactics but also the political and social undercurrents that influenced these battles. The reader is transported to the heart of 1862, experiencing the fear, hope, and resolve of soldiers and commanders who shaped a nation's destiny.Featuring the battles:¿¿Battle of Mill SpringsBattle of Fort Henry Battle of Roanoke Island Battle of Fort DonelsonBattle of ValverdeBattle of Island Number TenBattle of Pea RidgeBattle of Hampton RoadsBattle of New BernFirst Battle of KernstownBattle of ShilohSiege of Fort PulaskiCapture of New OrleansBattle of CorinthBattle of Drewry's BluffBattle of Front RoyalBattle of Seven PinesSeven Days BattlesBattle of Cedar MountainSecond Battle of Bull RunBattle of Harpers FerryBattle of South MountainBattle of AntietamBattle of ShepherdstownBattle of PerryvilleBattle of FredericksburgBattle of Stones River

The Civil War is the greatest tragedy ever experienced by our nation. The repercussions of the war are still alive today, almost 160 years after the final shots were fired in April 1865. Many books have been written on the battles, the campaigns, and strategic troop movements. 1,417 Days in Rebellion: A History of the 19th Georgia Regiment provides a view of the war from one regiment.Follow the 19th Georgia from formation and training at Big Shanty, now Kennesaw, Georgia, to the final surrender near Durham Station, North Carolina. From as far north as Sharpsburg, Maryland, to the sandy soil of north central Florida, the 19th Georgia was in every major battle fought by the Army of Northern Virginia, except Gettysburg, Spotsylvania, and The Wilderness.

While the Civil War raged in the east, the Platte River Raids would begin an entirely new battle for the American West. In July of 1864, Northern Plains Indians in Idaho Territory (Wyoming) appeared to be on a warpath to cease all emigrant travel on the Bozeman, Oregon, and Overland Trails by any means. On a signal, hundreds of warriors launched a series of attacks and robberies on unsuspecting emigrants through the winding "Black Hills." Shots rang out and arrows whizzed as miners, doctors, farmers, families, and war widows rallied their covered wagons together. Some fought to defend their stock and protect their families. Others helped bury the bodies of those who did not survive. Read the eyewitness testimonies of nearly 70 survivors, vetted by living descendants, mapped out, annotated, and presented in one accord for the first time in literary history.

Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the Civil War, "Love in Civil War" is a stirring love storyncentered around Philena Colman, whose peaceful life on her family's farm is upended as the war engulfs the nation. Her brothers, George and Winfield, are compelled to join the Union Army, and her fiancé, Jim Wright, also leaves to serve, plunging Philena into a world devoid of the joy and warmth she once knew. Her days transform into an agonizing wait, filled with longing and the hope of their safe return, illustrating the poignant sacrifices made in times of war.As Philena grapples with her new reality, the story skillfully juxtaposes her emotional journey with the brutal experiences of her loved ones on the battlefield. The stark contrast between the calm of the farm and the chaos of war serves to amplify the depth of Philena's love and her unyielding hope. The arrival of news from the front brings a maelstrom of emotions, underscoring the resilience and strength of human bonds in the face of adversity."Love in Civil War" is not just a tale of love and war; it is a heartfelt tribute to the Colman family, celebrating their enduring love and loyalty that triumphed over the hardships of one of America's darkest chapters."

"Like many Americans, Civil War widow Katie Rose Kelly was determined to make a new life for herself after the devastation of war. She was drawn to the Dakota frontier, where she claimed 160 acres and became a sheepherder. As a woman alone on the wide-open prairies, she fought nature as well as powerful cattle ranchers who saw sheep as competition for grazing lands. With grit and determination, Katie built a new life, fostered new friendships, and kindled new love." --Amazon.

"Hospital Sketches" by Louisa May Alcott stands as a poignant testament to the human spirit amidst the turmoil of the American Civil War. This slim yet powerful volume encapsulates Alcott's firsthand experiences as a nurse, weaving together a collection of vivid narratives that offer an unfiltered glimpse into the stark realities of wartime hospitals and the resilient souls who inhabited them.In this autobiographical work, Alcott paints a vivid tableau of the Civil War era, transporting readers into the heart of the medical theaters where wounded soldiers fought not only for their lives but also for moments of solace amid the chaos of battle. Through her compassionate prose, she captures the palpable anguish, fortitude, and camaraderie that defined the lives of those in the hospitals.Each sketch within "Hospital Sketches" serves as a poignant vignette, illustrating the indomitable human spirit in the face of adversity. Alcott's keen observations and emotive storytelling offer glimpses into the lives of the soldiers and nurses, highlighting their struggles, moments of resilience, and the bonds forged in the crucible of war.At its core, "Hospital Sketches" transcends the historical confines of the Civil War, resonating as a timeless narrative that speaks to the universal themes of compassion, sacrifice, and the enduring human capacity for hope amidst despair. Alcott's perceptive accounts of the suffering and triumphs within the hospital walls serve as an enduring testament to the resilience of the human spirit, prompting introspection and fostering empathy across generations.This slender yet impactful volume remains a cornerstone of Civil War literature, offering readers a poignant and intimate portrayal of the profound human experiences that unfolded within the confines of wartime hospitals. "Hospital Sketches" stands as a timeless tribute to the unsung heroes and the resilience of the human heart in the face of adversity, etching itself as a literary beacon of compassion and empathy.

Terry's Texas Rangers, is a classical and a rare book, that has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for present and future generations. This whole book has been reformatted, retyped and redesigned. These books are not made of scanned copies of their original work, and hence their text is clear and readable. This remarkable volume falls within the genres of History America Civil War period (1861-1865)