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Jefferson at Monticello

By: James A. Bear (Jr.)

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Jefferson at Monticello

By: James A. Bear (Jr.)

Monticello was the primary plantation of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, who began designing Monticello after inheriting land from his father at age 26.

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University of Virginia Press

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0813900220

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Passions

The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson

By: James M. Gabler

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Passions

The Wines and Travels of Thomas Jefferson

By: James M. Gabler

This is a biography of Thomas Jefferson at leisure, enjoying two of his passions--wine and travel. Twelve of the sixteen chapters cover Jefferson's five years in France where he served as our minister and traveled through France, England, Germany, Italy and Holland. "Passions" was selected by Robert M. Parker, Jr. as "1995 Wine Book of the Year," and was the winner of the 1995 "Veuve Clicquot Wine Book of the Year" competition. It is a marvelous account of America's first wine connoisseur and gourmet.--Amazon.com.

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Bacchus Press Ltd.

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0961352531

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9780961352530

Jefferson's White House

Monticello on the Potomac

By: James B. Conroy

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Jefferson's White House

Monticello on the Potomac

By: James B. Conroy

As the first president to occupy the White House for an entire term, Thomas Jefferson shaped the president’s residence, literally and figuratively, more than any of its other occupants. Remarkably enough, however, though many books have immortalized Jefferson’s Monticello, none has been devoted to the vibrant look, feel, and energy of his still more famous and consequential home from 1801 to 1809. In Monticello on the Potomac, James B. Conroy, author of the award-winning Lincoln’s White House offers a vivid, highly readable account of how life was lived in Jefferson’s White House and the young nation’s rustic capital.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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153810847X

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9781538108475

Dixie Clockmakers

By: James Gibbs

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Dixie Clockmakers

By: James Gibbs

The first in-depth study of Southern clockmakers and the magnificent artistry they brought to eighteenth- and nineteenth-century timepieces. Entitled Dixie Clockmakers, this volume traces the development of clockmaking and horological history below the Mason-Dixon line and documents the works of those artisans who designed and constructed some of the world’s finest timepieces. Author James W. Gibbs focuses primarily upon clockmaking in Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and the District of Columbia, but attention also is given to eight other states. Included are some sixty photographs illustrating outstanding examples and details of Southern clockmaking. Dixie Clockmakers also lists every known clockmaker and watchmaker in the South during the two centuries, along with nomenclature common at the time, and advertisements used by individual craftsmen.

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Pelican Publishing

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1455603600

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Elementary and Junior High/middle School Social Studies Curriculum, Activities, and Materials

By: James L. Barth

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Elementary and Junior High/middle School Social Studies Curriculum, Activities, and Materials

By: James L. Barth

This third and updated edition proposes that teachers, educators, curriculum directors and classroom teachers can know and practice a consistent, relevant and developmental social studies curriculum.

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University Press of America

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0819182397

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9780819182395

Circle of Life

By: James Whaley

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Circle of Life

By: James Whaley

Luke grew up on the streets of St Louis. His life was what he wanted it to be. When he met JR, his life changed. He learned to take orders and to give orders. Then came the attack on the Navy at Pearl Harbor. His life was about to change once more.

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iUniverse

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1532006004

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9781532006005

Onondaga Iroquois Prehistory

A Study in Settlement Archaeology

By: James A. Tuck

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Onondaga Iroquois Prehistory

A Study in Settlement Archaeology

By: James A. Tuck

The book opens with a brief historical outline of Onondaga culture and a sketch of the major developments in Iroquois prehistory. Each site is described, with a short account of its discovery, location in relation to other sites and natural features, testing and excavations, and artifacts. The site descriptions are arranged in chronological “phases”— Castle Creek, Oak Hill, Chance, and Garoga—based upon William A. Ritchie’s classification. In the last chapter, Professor Tuck summaries his wealth of data and interprets the origin and development of Onondaga culture in view of his archaeological findings, which also make us of radiocarbon dating techniques. The illustrations are an essential part of the book. Forty-four plates show arrowpoints, ceramic sherds, post molds revealing outlines of longhouses, cooking pits, occasional human burials, smoking pipes, and much more. Eight figures provide maps of sites, specific details of excavations, and a chronological sequence of Onondaga villages. Twenty-one tales give the frequencies and percentages of smoking pipe varieties, faunal remains, ceramic types, and other items discovered in the field work. An appendix includes techniques of ceramic analysis and many line drawings of ceramic varieties.

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Syracuse University Press

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0815625111

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9780815625117

Fetching the Old Southwest

Humorous Writing from Longstreet to Twain

By: James H. Justus

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Fetching the Old Southwest

Humorous Writing from Longstreet to Twain

By: James H. Justus

For more than a quarter-century, despite the admirable excavations that have unearthed such humorists as John Gorman Barr and Marcus Lafayette, the most significant of the humorists from the Old Southwest have remained the same: Crockett, Longstreet, Thompson, Baldwin, Thorpe, Hooper, Robb, Harris, and Lewis. Forming a kind of shadow canon in American literature that led to Mark Twain's early work, from 1834 to 1867 these authors produced a body of writing that continues to reward attentive readers." "James H. Justus's Fetching the Old Southwest examines this writing in the context of other discourses contemporaneous with it: travel books, local histories, memoirs, and sports manuals, as well as unpublished private forms such as personal correspondence, daybooks, and journals. Like most writing, humor is a product of its place and time, and the works studied herein are no exception. The antebellum humorists provide an important look into the social and economic conditions that were prevalent in the southern "new country," a place that would, in time, become the Deep South." "While previous books about Old Southwest humor have focused on individual authors, Justus has produced the first critical study to encompass all of the humor from this time period. Teachers and students of literary history will appreciate the incredible range of documentation, both primary and secondary."--BOOK JACKET. Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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University of Missouri Press

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0826264174

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9780826264176

Back To The Blanket

A Native Narrative Of Discovery

By: James A. Starkey, Jr.

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Back To The Blanket

A Native Narrative Of Discovery

By: James A. Starkey, Jr.

Not since Alex Haley’s Roots has a story probed so deeply into the intimate details of an indigenous American family. Inspired by the events of this Native American author’s descendants, Back to the Blanket chronicles seven generations of his Ojibwe “roots.” But just as importantly, it places the events within the context of a tumultuous time in American History – a time when Western European Civilization was gaining enormous inroads in the Americas and leaving in its wake a devastating clash of cultures. But this story is not about typical Indian-White confrontations – bloody, violent, avaricious Indian battles. It reveals a more subtle, yet just as deleterious, subjugation of a people through the proliferation of White trade goods, overzealous missionaries, diseases for which there were no cures, and the most contemptible allurement of all – alcohol. Back to the Blanket is a story of tragedy, guilt, pride, perseverance, hope and survival which begins in 1988 when the author undergoes a life-threatening bone marrow transplant for leukemia, a deadly blood disease. During the rigorous transplant procedures, he receives a powerful Native Vision, which begins to weave together the stories he has heard as a boy and his curiosity regarding his father’s tumultuous past. But it isn’t until six years later when he and his father are on a train trip bound for the White Earth Reservation in Northern Minnesota that the Vision returns to reveal his legacy and the Red Trade Blanket that has been handed down through the generations.

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1452065373

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Introduction to Cocaine Bear

By: Gilad James, PhD

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Introduction to Cocaine Bear

By: Gilad James, PhD

Introduction to Cocaine Bear" is a book by Matthew Kyler about the infamous case of a black bear that was found dead in 1985 in the woods of Georgia, with over 70 pounds of cocaine strapped to its back. The bear had apparently ingested the cocaine, which led to its death. The book, which is part history and part fiction, seeks to unravel the mystery surrounding this bizarre incident. It explores the life of the bear, a former circus performer called Pablo, as well as the lives of the people who crossed paths with him - including drug smugglers, law enforcement officials, and a young woman named Bo Massey, who finds herself in possession of the bear's body. Through a series of interconnected stories, Kyler weaves a tapestry of Southern Gothic-style tales that revolve around the bizarre circumstances of the bear's life and death. The book is at once a darkly comic crime story, a meditation on the human condition, and a haunting portrait of a place and time. Ultimately, "Introduction to Cocaine Bear" is a captivating and thought-provoking meditation on the folly of human ambition and the unpredictable nature of life.

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Gilad James Mystery School

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3362098789

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The Villa

Form and Ideology of Country Houses

By: James S. Ackerman

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The Villa

Form and Ideology of Country Houses

By: James S. Ackerman

A classic account of the villa—from ancient Rome to the twentieth century—by “the preeminent American scholar of Italian Renaissance architecture” (Architect’s Newspaper) In The Villa, James Ackerman explores villa building in the West from ancient Rome to twentieth-century France and America. In this wide-ranging book, he illuminates such topics as the early villas of the Medici, the rise of the Palladian villa in England, and the modern villas of Frank Lloyd Wright and Le Corbusier. Ackerman uses the phenomenon of the “country place” as a focus for examining the relationships between urban and rural life, between building and the natural environment, and between architectural design and social, cultural, economic, and political forces. “The villa,” he reminds us, “accommodates a fantasy which is impervious to reality.” As city dwellers idealized country life, the villa, unlike the farmhouse, became associated with pleasure and asserted its modernity and status as a product of the architect’s imagination.

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Princeton University Press

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0691252327

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Why, When I Was a Kid

Autobiographical Ramblings

By: James R. Palmer, Jr.

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Why, When I Was a Kid

Autobiographical Ramblings

By: James R. Palmer, Jr.

We live in a fast-paced, hectic society which seems far removed from the less complicated days of the recent past when life was simpler but wasn't really all that easy in many ways. For all those kids who survived the 1930's, 40's, 50's, 60's, and 70's, these stories from the good old days may strike a familiar chord. Why, When I Was a Kid is a collection of heartwarming short stories from the true life experiences of a normal American country boy. These autobiographical ramblings offer a glimpse into a rural lifestyle that may inspire your own trip down memory lane. As you venture through the pages of this book you will be brought to laughter as the author guides you through story titles such as, 'Dirt Clods and Aspen Trees', 'Cowpies and Lady Fingers', 'Buttermilk and Bologna Sandwiches', and 'Skunk in the Backseat', all of which will paint a descriptive picture of a young boy's escapades. Then tender stories like 'Hero Worship', 'My New Cowboy Hat', or 'Pautzke Eggs' may touch your heart and bring you to tears as similar memories of our own come to the surface. These 'not so everyday' experiences range from a kid's perspective of life to a dad's realization that his daughter has grown up. Jim's gift for capturing these experiences in a fun and entertaining format will keep you reading till the end!

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Trafford Publishing

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1412065100

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9781412065108

Appalachian

Schaumboch's Tavern

By: James Wosochlo Jr.

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Appalachian

Schaumboch's Tavern

By: James Wosochlo Jr.

The Appalachian Mountains have always been full of mystery, abounding in legends and bloodshed during the French Indian War and the Revolutionary War. However, from 1850 to 1889, a new horror haunted these lands. Secrets of devious deeds that were carefully hidden behind the walls of a tavern owned by Matthias Schaumboch. In his two-room tavern, Matthias confessed on his deathbed to murdering eleven to fourteen people before he lost count. Rumors had already abounded as locals whispered about Matthias killing lonely travelers for valuables and then dismembering the bodies. There were even rumors of Matthias feeding his victims to unknowing guests at Schaumboch’s Tavern. Only later were the atrocities confirmed when the property was purchased after Matthias’s death by William and Anne Turner. They began to find human skulls in the water wells and human bones on the property. Based on true events and local history, this is the story of America’s first serial killer. Even today, curious visitors can drive the lonely road to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and view the tavern just off the road—at their own peril.

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Archway Publishing

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1480898775

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9781480898776

Camera Hunter

George Shiras III and the Birth of Wildlife Photography

By: James H. McCommons

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Camera Hunter

George Shiras III and the Birth of Wildlife Photography

By: James H. McCommons

In 1906 George Shiras III (1859–1942) published a series of remarkable nighttime photographs in National Geographic. Taken with crude equipment, the black-and-white photographs featured leaping whitetail deer, a beaver gnawing on a tree, and a snowy owl perched along the shore of a lake in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The pictures, stunning in detail and composition, celebrated American wildlife at a time when many species were going extinct because of habitat loss and unrestrained hunting. As a congressman and lawyer, Shiras joined forces with his friend Theodore Roosevelt and scientists in Washington, DC, who shaped the conservation movement during the Progressive Era. His legal and legislative efforts culminated with the passage of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. Camera Hunter recounts Shiras’s life and craft as he traveled to wild country in North America, refined his trail camera techniques, and advocated for the protection of wildlife. This biography serves as an important record of Shiras’s accomplishments as a visual artist, wildlife conservationist, adventurer, and legislator.

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University of New Mexico Press

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0826354270

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9780826354273

Life Is about a Dream

By: James Palmer

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Life Is about a Dream

By: James Palmer

Everyone daydreams. And at one point or another, we wonder if we took the right path to happiness. Then there are some who have had their whole lives mapped out for and don't look back. So what happens when a young man, who knew what he wanted at life at a very young age, and was achieving it, has that map torn away from him with no clear path to follow? Junior Nevers knew that his role in life was to play baseball. Unfortunately, his future was shattered when he hurt his arm pitching in the school's championship game. Yes, Junior won the game, but in the process, lost his chance of ever pitching again. This is when his career ended and the daydreaming began. But-for Junior-a second chance is given, and this time he isn't going to let anything or anyone get in his way. Pursuing the love of the game was so strong that Junior lost the love of his life, family, and friends. Be very careful what you wish for.

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iUniverse

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0595413129

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9780595413126

A Study of Siouan Cults

Illustrated Edition

By: James Owen Dorsey

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A Study of Siouan Cults

Illustrated Edition

By: James Owen Dorsey

Cult, as used in this book, means a system of religious belief and worship, especially the rites and ceremonies employed in such worship. The present book treats of the cults of a few of the Siouan tribes—that is, with two exceptions, of such tribes as have been visited by the author. "Siouan" is a term originated by the Bureau of Ethnology. It is derived from "Sioux," the popular name for those Indians who call themselves "Dakota" or "Lakota," the latter being the Teton appellation. "Siouan" is used as an adjective, but, unlike its primitive, it refers not only to the Dakota tribes, but also to the entire linguistic stock or family. The Siouan family includes the Dakota, Assiniboin, Omaha, Ponka, Osage, Kansa, Kwapa, Iowa, Oto, Missouri, Winnebago, Mandan, Hidatsa, Crow, Tutelo, Biloxi, Catawba, and other Indians.

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e-artnow

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8026888677

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9788026888673

American Arcadia

California and the Classical Tradition

By: Peter James Holliday

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American Arcadia

California and the Classical Tradition

By: Peter James Holliday

American Arcadia explores the innumerable ways Californians shaped their visual and social culture using models and ideals from the classical tradition

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Oxford University Press

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0190256516

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Thomas Jefferson and the Rhetoric of Virtue

By: James L. Golden,Professor Emeritus James L Golden,Alan L. Golden

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Thomas Jefferson and the Rhetoric of Virtue

By: James L. Golden,Professor Emeritus James L Golden,Alan L. Golden

Jefferson's commitment to virtue, the authors argue, helps explain his interest in rhetoric, just as a study of his rhetorical philosophy leads to a deeper understanding of his commitment to virtue."--BOOK JACKET.

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Rowman & Littlefield

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0742520803

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9780742520806

Charlotte: the Price of Vengeance

By: James Moore

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Charlotte: the Price of Vengeance

By: James Moore

It's the 1970's and Charlotte Harding is wondering what's next for her as her youngest son leaves for college. Little does this southern housewife know there's trespass, kidnapping and murder on the horizon. When her best friend dies under questionable circumstances, will she solve the mystery or die trying? Will she pay the high price of vengeance?

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Booktango

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146896996X

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The Man and a Boy

Teach Me to Be

By: James J. McBride Ph. D.

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The Man and a Boy

Teach Me to Be

By: James J. McBride Ph. D.

Picture by Lance Fairchild Photography A Man finds a despondent and brutally abused eight-year-old boy in a garden and although he is on the verge of suicide, the Man is able to convey that he cares for the boy. After that initial meeting, the Man and the boy begin a series of dialogues. He helps the boy become a child of God, and He encourages him to always be child like as he gains enlightenment. As the boy acquires wisdom, he learns to listen with his heart, mind, and soul. Using the messages in the Bible, the Man teaches the boy truths about life's greatest mysteries, including, physics, cosmology, the arts, and human nature. Over the course of their discussions, the boy grows from a miserable eight-year-old to a well-rounded nineteen-year-old. The Man becomes his teacher, friend, and spiritual father. With the Man's guidance, the boy solves his problems and becomes strong. Find out how the heavens and the earth are tied together, examine the nature of faith, and celebrate the power of good over evil in The Man and a Boy.

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iUniverse

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1440126801

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9781440126802

Gray Ghost

The Life of Col. John Singleton Mosby

By: James A. Ramage

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Gray Ghost

The Life of Col. John Singleton Mosby

By: James A. Ramage

The Civil War Confederate raider is demythologized for the first time in a lucid, well-researched account of his successful campaign as a guerrilla fighter and his subsequent post-war career as a lawyer and a Republican supporter.

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University Press of Kentucky

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0813121353

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