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U.S. Colored Troops Defeat Confederate Cavalry

Action at Wilson's Wharf, Virginia, 24 May 1864

By: Edwin W. Besch

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U.S. Colored Troops Defeat Confederate Cavalry

Action at Wilson's Wharf, Virginia, 24 May 1864

By: Edwin W. Besch

Wilson's Wharf was the first major clash between U.S. Colored Troops and the Army of Northern Virginia. The 1st and 10th USCT infantry regiments, supported by two cannon and two U.S. Navy gunboats, faced 11 detachments of veteran Confederate cavalry who were under orders to "kill every man." Union commander General Edward Wild, a one-armed abolitionist, refused General Fitzhugh Lee's demand for surrender, telling Lee to "go to Hell." The battle resulted in a victory for the mainly black Union force. This book describes the action in detail and in the larger context of the history of black U.S. servicemen, including the British recruitment of runaway slaves during the Revolutionary War, the black Colonial Marines who joined the British in torching Washington in the War of 1812, and the South's attempts to enlist slaves in the final months of the Civil War.

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McFarland

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1476666636

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9781476666631

Land Filled with Flies

A Political Economy of the Kalahari

By: Edwin N. Wilmsen

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A Political Economy of the Kalahari

By: Edwin N. Wilmsen

A study of the San speaking people of South Africa (Bushmen)

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University of Chicago Press

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0226900150

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9780226900155

Fields of Honor

Pivotal Battles of the Civil War

By: Edwin C. Bearss

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Fields of Honor

Pivotal Battles of the Civil War

By: Edwin C. Bearss

Few historians have ever captured the drama, excitement, and tragedy of the Civil War with the headlong elan of Edwin Bearss, who has won a huge, devoted following with his extraordinary battlefield tours and eloquent soliloquies about the heroes, scoundrels, and little-known moments of a conflict that still fascinates America. Antietam, Shiloh, Gettysburg: these hallowed battles and more than a dozen more come alive as never before, rich with human interest and colorful detail culled from a lifetime of study. Illustrated with detailed maps and archival images, this 448-page volume presents a unique narrative of the Civil War's most critical battles, translating Bearss' inimitable delivery into print. As he guides readers from the first shots at Fort Sumter to Gettysburg's bloody fields to the dignified surrender at Appomattox, his engagingly plainspoken but expert account demonstrates why he stands beside Shelby Foote, James McPherson, and Ken Burns in the front rank of modern chroniclers of the Civil War, as the Pulitzer Prize-winning McPherson himself points out in his admiring Introduction. A must for every one of America's countless Civil War buffs, this major work will stand as an important reference and enduring legacy of a great historian for generations to come.

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National Geographic Books

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1426206208

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9781426206207

The Petersburg Campaign

The Western Front Battles, September 1864 April 1865, Volume 2

By: Edwin Bearss,Bryce Suderow

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The Petersburg Campaign

The Western Front Battles, September 1864 April 1865, Volume 2

By: Edwin Bearss,Bryce Suderow

The wide-ranging and largely misunderstood series of operations around Petersburg, Virginia, were the longest and most extensive of the entire Civil War. The fighting that began in early June 1864 when advance elements from the Union Army of the Potomac crossed the James River and botched a series of attacks against a thinly defended city would not end for nine long months. This important—many would say decisive—fighting is presented by legendary Civil War author Edwin C. Bearss in The Petersburg Campaign: The Western Front Battles, September 1864 – April 1865, Volume 2, the second in a ground-breaking, two-volume compendium. Although commonly referred to as the "Siege of Petersburg," that city (as well as the Confederate capital at Richmond) was never fully isolated and the combat involved much more than static trench warfare. In fact, much of the wide-ranging fighting involved large-scale Union offensives designed to cut important roads and the five rail lines feeding Petersburg and Richmond. This volume of Bearss' study includes these major battles: - Peeble's Farm (September 29 – October 1, 1864) - Burgess Mills (October 27, 1864) - Hatcher Run (February 5 – 7, 1865) - Fort Stedman (March 25, 1865) - Five Forks Campaign (March 29 – April 1, 1865) - The Sixth Corps Breaks Lee's Petersburg Lines (April 2, 1865) Accompanying these salient chapters are original maps by Civil War cartographer Steven Stanley, together with photos and illustrations. The result is a richer and deeper understanding of the major military episodes comprising the Petersburg Campaign.

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Savas Beatie

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1611211042

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9781611211047

The Best of American Heritage: The Civil War

By: Edwin S. Grosvenor

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The Best of American Heritage: The Civil War

By: Edwin S. Grosvenor

Some of America's foremost historians - including Bruce Catton, David McCullough, James McPherson and Stephen Sears – tell extraordinary stories of courage, disaster, and triumph in this collection of the best articles from sixty years of American Heritage. The Civil War posed a critical test of the young nation's character, endurance, and will to survive. Coming only two generations after the nation's founding, the secession of Southern states challenged the very existence of the United States. "America's most monumental drama and morality tale" comes alive in this brilliant collection from America's leading history magazine, as selected by its current editor-in-chief, Edwin S. Grosvenor.

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New Word City

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1612308562

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9781612308562

William Diller Matthew, Paleontologist

The Splendid Drama Observed

By: Edwin Harris Colbert

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William Diller Matthew, Paleontologist

The Splendid Drama Observed

By: Edwin Harris Colbert

This is the only biography of William Diller Matthew (1871-1930), a paleontologist's paleontologist, and a man who occupies a major position in the history of North American paleontology. Using personal letters, archives, and accounts from those who knew Matthew, Edwin Colbert paints a compelling portrait of the scientist's work, presenting a delightful look at Matthew's family and life in New York at the turn of the century, complete with photographs of his excavations and world travels, relatives, and environs.

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Columbia University Press

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0231079648

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9780231079648

The Gettysburg Campaign

A Study in Command

By: Edwin B. Coddington

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The Gettysburg Campaign

A Study in Command

By: Edwin B. Coddington

The Battle of Gettysburg remains one of the most controversial military actions in America's history, and one of the most studied. Professor Coddington's is an analysis not only of the battle proper, but of the actions of both Union and Confederate armies for the six months prior to the battle and the factors affecting General Meade’s decision not to pursue the retreating Confederate forces. This book contends that Gettysburg was a crucial Union victory, primarily because of the effective leadership of Union forces—not, as has often been said, only because the North was the beneficiary of Lee's mistakes. Scrupulously documented and rich in fascinating detail, The Gettysburg Campaign stands as one of the landmark works in the history of the Civil War.

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Simon and Schuster

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0684845695

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9780684845692

Oral Roberts

An American Life

By: David Edwin Harrell, Jr.

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Oral Roberts

An American Life

By: David Edwin Harrell, Jr.

This book may give you the best opportunity of deciding the truth about me and the ministry I hold so dear." -- Oral Roberts "Among several biographies of Oral Roberts, the most recent, most accurate, and best documented is Oral Roberts: An American Life, an objective, impressive study... " -- New York Review of Books "Oral Roberts: An American Life is more than the story of a well-known evangelist and educator. It is the story of a part of the American religious life that not many Americans know or understand.... Dr. Harrell has researched thoroughly and written superbly." -- Billy Graham "... a first-rate biography, one which should give pause to Roberts' supporters and critics alike.... Roberts' first scholarly biographer has done a beautiful job." -- Allen Boyer, Newsday

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Indiana University Press

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0253114411

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9780253114419

Receding Tide

Vicksburg and Gettysburg : the Campaigns that Changed the Civil War

By: Edwin C. Bearss

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Receding Tide

Vicksburg and Gettysburg : the Campaigns that Changed the Civil War

By: Edwin C. Bearss

A single day: July 4, 1863, brought to a conclusion two of the most infamous battles of the Civil War. This book tells the story of these two pivotal battles.

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National Geographic Books

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1426205104

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9781426205101

The Five Forks Campaign and the Fall of Petersburg

March 29 - April 1, 1865

By: Edwin C. Bearss,Bryce Suderow

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The Five Forks Campaign and the Fall of Petersburg

March 29 - April 1, 1865

By: Edwin C. Bearss,Bryce Suderow

The wide-ranging and largely ignored operations around Petersburg, Virginia, were the longest and most extensive of the entire Civil War. The fighting began in June of 1864, when advance elements from the Union Army of the Potomac crossed the James River and botched a series of attacks against a thinly defended city. The fighting ended nine long months later in the first days of April of 1865. The Five Forks Campaign and the Fall of Petersburg, March 29 – April 2, 1865, includes the final major operation that turned Lee’s right flank, cut his final railroad lifeline, and resulted in the loss of Petersburg and Richmond. In addition to original maps and photos, this book includes a complete chapter on the April 1 VI Corps “Breakthrough” and a special postscript by historian Chris Calkins on the retreat to Appomattox.

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Savas Beatie

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1611212189

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9781611212181

Encircling the Union Army

Jeb Stuart's Controversial Ride Around McClellan During the Peninsula Campaign, June 1862

By: Edwin C. Bearrs

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Encircling the Union Army

Jeb Stuart's Controversial Ride Around McClellan During the Peninsula Campaign, June 1862

By: Edwin C. Bearrs

Jeb Stuart's bold and unauthorized ride around the enemy in June 1862 is still studied and celebrated as one of history's most daring intelligence raids. By late May 1862, Gen. George B. McClellan had moved his massive Army of the Potomac to the outskirts of the Confederate capital at Richmond. When Confederate Gen. Joseph Johnston fell wounded at Seven Pines on May 31, Gen. Robert E. Lee assumed command of the Army of Northern Virginia and turned the tide of war in the Eastern Theater. Lee ordered his dashing cavalry leader Jeb Stuart and 1,200 troopers to find the position of McClellan's right flank. The cavalryman easily discovered the Union flank but continued riding around the enemy in a daring display far exceeding Lee's intention. The gray-clad mounted troops harassed supply lines and captured enemy troops while covering some 100 miles pursued by Union cavalry led by Stuart's father-in-law, Gen. Philip St. George Cooke. Stuart's expedition ended when he returned toRichmond on June 15 with invaluable information that helped General Lee finalize plans for a major offensive operation that triggered the Seven Days' Battles and eventually defeated and drove McClellan and his army away from Richmond. Original photos, illustrations, and maps

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1940669014

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Unto a Good Land

A History of the American People, Volume 1: To 1900

By: David Edwin Harrell,Edwin S. Gaustad,John B. Boles,Sally Foreman Griffith

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Unto a Good Land

A History of the American People, Volume 1: To 1900

By: David Edwin Harrell,Edwin S. Gaustad,John B. Boles,Sally Foreman Griffith

Introducing a New U.S. History Text That Takes Religion Seriously Unto a Good Land offers a distinctive narrative history of the American people -- from the first contacts between Europeans and North America's native inhabitants, through the creation of a modern nation, to the 2004 presidential election. Written by a team of highly regarded historians, this textbook shows how grasping the uniqueness of the "American experiment" depends on understanding not only social, cultural, political, and economic factors but also the role that religion has played in shaping U. S. history. While most United States history textbooks in recent decades have expanded their coverage of social and cultural history, they still tend to shortchange the role of religious ideas, practices, and movements in the American past. Unto a Good Land restores the balance by giving religion its appropriate place in the story. This readable and teachable text also features a full complement of maps, historical illustrations, and "In Their Own Words" sidebars with excerpts from primary source documents.

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Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing

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1467425524

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9781467425520

The Secret War for the Union

The Untold Story of Military Intelligence in the Civil War

By: Edwin C. Fishel

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The Secret War for the Union

The Untold Story of Military Intelligence in the Civil War

By: Edwin C. Fishel

“A treasure trove for historians . . . A real addition to Civil War history” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). At the end of the American Civil War, most of the intelligence records disappeared—remaining hidden for over a century. As a result, little has been understood about the role of espionage and other intelligence sources, from balloonists to signalmen with their telescopes. When, at the National Archives, Edwin C. Fishel discovered long-forgotten documents—the operational files of the Army of the Potomac’s Bureau of Military Information—he had the makings of this, the first book to thoroughly and authentically examine the impact of intelligence on the Civil War, providing a new perspective on this period in history. Drawing on these papers as well as over a thousand pages of reports by General McClellan’s intelligence chief, the detective Allan Pinkerton, and other information, he created an account of the Civil War that “breaks much new ground” (The New York Times). “The former chief intelligence reporter for the National Security Agency brings his professional expertise to bear in this detailed analysis, which makes a notable contribution to Civil War literature as the first major study to present the war’s campaigns from an intelligence perspective. Focusing on intelligence work in the eastern theater, 1861–1863, Fishel plays down the role of individual agents like James Longstreet’s famous ‘scout,’ Henry Harrison, concentrating instead on the increasingly sophisticated development of intelligence systems by both sides. . . . Expertly written, organized and researched.” —Publishers Weekly “Fundamentally changes our picture of the secret service in the Civil War.” —The Washington Post

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HMH

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0544388135

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9780544388130

Zion in the Courts

A Legal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-1900

By: Edwin Brown Firmage,Richard Collin Mangrum

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Zion in the Courts

A Legal History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1830-1900

By: Edwin Brown Firmage,Richard Collin Mangrum

The inability of American society to tolerate the peculiar institutions embraced by Mormons was one of the major events in the religious history of nineteenth-century America. Zion in the Courts explores one aspect of this collision between the Mormons and the mainstream: the Mormons' efforts to establish their own court system--one appropriate to the distinctive political, social, and economic practices they envisioned as Zion--and the pressures applied by the federal legal system to bring them to heel. This first paperback edition includes two new introductory pieces in which the authors discuss the Mormon emphasis on settling disputes outside the court, a practice that foreshadows current trends toward arbitration and mediation.

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University of Illinois Press

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0252069803

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9780252069802

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U.S. Colored Troops Defeat Confederate Cavalry

U.S. Colored Troops Defeat Confederate Cavalry

Land Filled with Flies

Land Filled with Flies

Fields of Honor

Fields of Honor

The Petersburg Campaign

The Petersburg Campaign

The Best of American Heritage: The Civil War

The Best of American Heritage: The Civil War

William Diller Matthew, Paleontologist

William Diller Matthew, Paleontologist

The Gettysburg Campaign

The Gettysburg Campaign

Oral Roberts

Oral Roberts

Receding Tide

Receding Tide

The Five Forks Campaign and the Fall of Petersburg

The Five Forks Campaign and the Fall of Petersburg

Encircling the Union Army

Encircling the Union Army

Unto a Good Land

Unto a Good Land

The Secret War for the Union

The Secret War for the Union

Zion in the Courts

Zion in the Courts

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