Download or read book Myths and Mysteries of the Civil War written by Michael R. Bradley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-04-12 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen Mind-Boggling Tales from America’s Deadliest Conflict—commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Civil War • Was Ulysses S. Grant really a “perpetual drunk”? Some said he never met a bottle he didn’t like. But did his headache medication also cause intoxication-like behavior? And did much of the talk originate with those jealous of Grant? • Was Stonewall Jackson just a “sucker”? Thomas Jonathan Jackson became known not only as a brilliant strategist but also as an eccentric who obsessively sucked lemons. Was it a love of fresh fruit? Or his favorite method of dealing with heartburn? • What happened to the lost Confederate gold? Ever since the evacuation of Richmond on April 2, 1865, rumors abounded that the Confederate treasury had been loaded aboard a train and sent on its way into hiding. Can we “follow the money”? In at least one case the answer is “yes.” From the legend of the Yankee “human shield” behind Nathan Bedford Forrest’s saddle to the unexplained sinking of the Hunley, Myths and Mysteries of the Civil War makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the most fascinating and compelling stories of the war that almost tore America apart
Download or read book Civil War Myths and Legends written by Michael R. Bradley and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2019-05-01 with total page 209 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the Civil War's most eerie occurrences, spooky events, unsolved mysteries, and myths and legends related and debunked. From the legend of the Yankee “human shield” behind Nathan Bedford Forrest’s saddle to the unexplained sinking of the Hunley, Civil WarMyths and Legends makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the most fascinating and compelling stories of the war that almost tore America apart.
Download or read book The Fog of Gettysburg written by Ken Allers and published by Cumberland House Publishing. This book was released on 2008 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Addressing the key myths, misconceptions, and mysteries surrounding the pivotal Civil War battle, a fascinating look at the Battle of Gettysburg answers important questions about the period leading up to the battle, the three days of the battle itself, and its aftermath, as well as the actions of the campaign, the military personnel and civilians involved, and more. Original.
Download or read book Myths and Mysteries of Wisconsin written by Michael Bie and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen Mind-Boggling Tales from the Badger State Was Joe Davis, Civil War veteran and Menominee Indian, really the son of Confederate president Jefferson Davis? What really happened the night that banker H. C. Mead was murdered inside the Exchange Bank of Waupaca? Did a flying saucer really land in Joe Simonton’s yard, and did the aliens aboard ask for a jug of water and serve him pancakes? From pirate ships to pancakes from outer space, Myths and Mysteries of Wisconsin makes history fun and pulls back the curtain on some of the state’s most fascinating and compelling stories.
Download or read book Myths and Mysteries of South Carolina written by Rachel Haynie and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 195 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of our new and growing Mysteries and Legends series, Mysteries and Legends of South Carolina explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in South Carolina's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in South Carolina history.
Download or read book Myths and Mysteries of Michigan written by Sally Barber and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-10-18 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This selection of 12 stories from Michigan's past explores some of the Great Lakes State's most compelling mysteries and debunks some of its most famous myths.
Download or read book Lincoln Legends written by Edward SteersJr. and published by University Press of Kentucky. This book was released on 2007-10-12 with total page 283 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the more than 140 years since his death, Abraham Lincoln has become America's most revered president. The mythmaking about this self-made man began early, some of it starting during his campaign for the presidency in 1860. As an American icon, Lincoln has been the subject of speculation and inquiry as authors and researchers have examined every aspect—personal and professional—of the president's life. In Lincoln Legends, noted historian and Lincoln expert Edward Steers Jr. carefully scrutinizes some of the most notorious tall tales and distorted ideas about America's sixteenth president. These inaccuracies and speculations about Lincoln's personal and professional life abound. Did he write his greatest speech on the back of an envelope on the way to Gettysburg? Did Lincoln appear before a congressional committee to defend his wife against charges of treason? Was he an illegitimate child? Did Lincoln have romantic encounters with women other than his wife? Did he have love affairs with men? What really happened in the weeks leading up to April 14, 1865, and in the aftermath of Lincoln's tragic assassination? Lincoln Legends evaluates the evidence on all sides of the many heated debates about the Great Emancipator. Not only does Steers weigh the merits of all relevant arguments and interpretations, but he also traces the often fascinating evolution of flawed theories about Lincoln and uncovers the motivations of the individuals—occasionally sincere but more often cynical, self-serving, and nefarious—who are responsible for their dispersal. Based on extensive primary research, the conclusions in Lincoln Legends will settle many of the enduring questions and persistent myths about Lincoln's life once and for all. Steers leaves us with a clearer image of Abraham Lincoln as a man, as an exceptionally effective president, and as a deserving recipient of the nation's admiration.
Download or read book Myths and Mysteries of Tennessee written by Susan Sawyer and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2013-06-04 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This engaging, myth-busting series seeks new explanations for the ghost stories, outlaw tales, haunted places, and unsolved mysteries that shaped a state's identity.
Download or read book Myths and Mysteries of Missouri written by Josh Young and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-10-07 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myths and Mysteries of Missouri reveals the dark and ominous cloud of mysteries and myths that hovers over the Show Me State. This book offers residents, travelers, history buffs, and ghost hunters a refreshingingly lively collection of stories about Missouri's unsolved murders, legendary villains, lingering ghosts, terrifying myths, and haunted places.
Download or read book Antietam Shadows written by Dennis E. Frye and published by . This book was released on 2018-04-17 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Antietam Shadows, Dennis E. Frye warns us to beware of history. It is guaranteed to stimulate debate amongst Civil War buffs, as the author is renowned for blowing up what you know and turning you upside down and inside out. Antietam Shadows isn't about strategy and tactics and bullets and shells. It is the story of human nature—people facing dangerous dilemmas, selecting choices, making hard decisions, and living (or dying) with the consequences.--Cover page [4].
Download or read book Myths and Mysteries of the Old West written by Michael Rutter and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How much of what we know about the history of the Old West is true? In this new book, author Michael Rutter looks at the legend and lore behind such notorious figures as Billy the Kid and Calamity Jane and the stories of famous gun fights and battles, telling what really happened. Truth may be stranger than fiction, but these 12 legends stand up to scrutiny, and this book will be a must-read for all western history buffs.
Download or read book Myths and Mysteries of California written by Ray Jones and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-05-17 with total page 171 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of our new and growing Myths and Mysteries series, Myths and Mysteries of California explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in California's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in California history.
Download or read book Myths and Mysteries of Ohio written by Sandra Gurvis and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-11-07 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Myths and Mysteries of Ohio reveals the dark and ominous cloud of mysteries and myths that hovers over the Buckeye State. This book offers residents, travelers, history buffs, and ghost hunters a refreshingingly lively collection of stories about Ohio's unsolved murders, legendary villains, lingering ghosts, terrifying myths, and haunted places.
Download or read book Myths and Mysteries of New Mexico written by Barbara Marriott, Ph.D. and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2010-11-09 with total page 203 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of our new and growing Myths and Mysteries series, Myths and Mysteries of New Mexico explores unusual phenomena, strange events, and mysteries in the Land of Enchantment's history. Each episode included in the book is a story unto itself, and the tone and style of the book is lively and easy to read for a general audience interested in New Mexico history.
Download or read book The Role of Female Union Spies in the Civil War written by Hallie Murray and published by Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2019-12-15 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although not able to fight on the front lines of the Civil War, many brave women worked behind the scenes, engaged in daring acts of espionage and concealment. On the Union side, these covert operatives included actress Pauline Cushman, and abolitionist Elizabeth Van Lew, who used her considerable resources to create and operate a spy ring. Readers learn of the famed Underground Railroad operator Harriet Tubman. This engaging book spotlights seven of these hidden forces behind the Union's victory in the Civil War whose often under-examined life stories will thrill Civil War and espionage buffs alike.
Download or read book The Lincoln No One Knows written by Webb Garrison and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2001-02-27 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Unlike other biographies on Abraham Lincoln, "The Lincoln No One Knows" focuses on the mysteries that continue to bewilder those who try to understand the man. "Both edifying and entertaining, this is an innovative work, adeptly written and well researched", says "Civil War", the magazine of the Civil War Society.
Download or read book The Strange Story of Harper s Ferry written by Joseph Barry and published by . This book was released on 1903 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
