English Civil War

Nestled amongst the trees in the hills and bluffs of the uppermost northwest corner of Illinois is the little village of Galena. In 1826, it began as a small town named after the technical term for lead sulphide. It rose to incredible wealth and prosperity with its river trade in the 1850s, and because of its lead-rich mines, it became an invaluable asset for the Union during the Civil War. After the war, however, the mines played out and the river silted in, and the town slowly began to decline over the next century. In the late 1980s it was acknowledged for its extensive historic and ...

Freedom and Opportunity is a narrative about the remarkable life and times of Robert Smalls. Born a slave in Low Country South Carolina, Smalls managed to plan and orchestrate a daring escape from involuntary servitude aboard a purloined Confederate steamship in May 1862. For the duration of the Civil War, Smalls served the Union military as a pilot and ship Captain. After the Civil War, Smalls became an affluent businessman and community leader. Through rigorous study the former slave achieved full literacy and developed polished oratorical skills. Smalls eventually entered the world of ...

It’s 1868 and many people are relying on the skills of scout Drake Sagewater. Drake is helping settlers on their way to California. The Andrews family, riding in a canvas wagon, has been attacked by a shrewd renegade from the Apache Nation, named Jace. With a rag-tagged band of fellow renegades, Jace is making life miserable, and sometimes deadly, for settlers. That is the case with the migrating Andrews family, who loses their patriarch, Jed Andrews, in a raid. While seeking justice, Jed’s daughter, Lydia, takes a shine to the handsome young Drake Sagewater. Drake’s challenge is ...

Susie King Taylor, born a slave in 1848, would learn to read at secret schools and go on to teach countless others to read and write. Follow the course of the Civil War in her own words as she remembers her work as a nurse and teacher with an Army troop of African-American soldiers.

A Detailed History of Texas - The Lone Star State. Step into the vast landscapes of the Southwest with Daniel Hardy's "The Lone Star State: A History of Texas." This comprehensive, engaging chronicle invites readers to traverse the epic tapestry of Texas, from its Native American origins and Spanish colonization to the frenzied oil boom and beyond. Hardy masterfully uncovers the state's paradoxical nature — a land of fierce independence and cultural assimilation, of wild west tales and cosmopolitan growth. Through riveting storytelling and painstaking research, he brings to life the ...

For centuries, the Easterners of Cegoven have suffered under the oppressive rule of the government, stripped of their basic human rights and forced to endure a life of misery. Rebellions have risen and fallen, but hope seems lost until a man named Drehel Windrime steps forward to lead his people out of the slums. Drehel, a cunning and meticulous planner, has clawed his way to respect in a society that refuses to see beyond his birthplace in the slums. Driven by his ultimate goal to make a difference, Drehel harbors a dangerous secret that could lead to his execution by the government. But ...

Three unforgettable historical romances—one collection to warm your heart. Let the cares of today slip away as you immerse yourself in three captivating novellas of love, hope, and second chances in the American past. SAVE YOUR HEART FOR ME Set in the 1885 Texas Hill Country, widow Elizabeth Jeffers reunites with Matthias Petrov after six years apart. Now free to express his feelings, Matt is drawn back into Elizabeth’s life just as he’s tasked with rescuing a distant relative from kidnappers. Can true love overcome the shadows of the past and the dangers of the present? HAPPY IS THE ...

The end of the Civil War. A time of bitterness and hardship in war-ravished Virginia. The “Old South” has died and the Reconstruction has begun. Amid the embers of the past new loves will be awakened and the future of a nation will be restored. Fighting the elements, carpetbaggers, over zealous bankers, and corrupt politicians, Derek Cameron struggles for the survival of Winding Oaks Plantation. Hoping to put the past transgressions of his family behind him he discovers a shattering secret that will threaten the lives of those he loves. Amanda Seton, a pretty school teacher, will change...

In June 1863, the Army of Northern Virginia, commanded by General Robert E. Lee, moved north through the Shenandoah Valley and invaded Pennsylvania. Brewing with confidence after decisive victories at Fredericksburg in December 1862 and Chancellorsville in April 1863, Lee planned to draw out the Union army and destroy it on ground of his choosing. An aura of invincibility was in the air. A dramatic victory would expose Washington and perhaps lead to Southern secession. In fact, a letter suing for peace was to be placed on Lincoln’s desk following the annihilation of the Union army . . . ...

A vivid account of the people who lived through the revolutionary period, whether as occupants of the country houses (both large and small), their servants, members of the IRA or the Free State army, or ordinary people living in the countryside caught up in the tides of war. The research is meticulous and is based on an extraordinarily wide range of sources, both published and unpublished, including compensation claims in the National Archives, witness statements given to the Bureau of Military History, and contemporary Irish and UK newspapers. One of the most valuable sources is the family...

The South found itself in an uneven struggle against the industrial might of the North. The odds were stacked against the southern agrarian states. And with only half the population of the North, southerners were at a disadvantage, having only a fraction of the manpower of the federal Army. As the conflict erupted, the North boasted a fleet of warships. The South was severely lacking. It was the age of ironclad vessels, but there was a scarcity of iron ore in the south. The odds seemed insurmountable. "The Confederate Navy" thrusts you headlong into the war's naval confrontations. It's a ...

n 1861 Bethel Erwin joins the Confederate army as Private Tandy Scott to escape the dreary life of a woman in the hills. She signs up for the 2nd Tennessee Infantry along with her younger brother and cousin. Bethel's medical skills earn her a promotion to assistant surgeon when she later deserts the CSA to join the Union army.After the bloody battle of Shiloh, Bethel and her brother, George, come to the aid of a young widow in Corinth and their lives are changed forever.

Love and war don't go together, or do they? Jessica is sure she has found the love of her life. Then, just before they are to marry, the civil war comes. Daniel can't ignore the call to serve. Follow Jess and Daniel as they navigate all the trials of wartime romance in this once in a lifetime love story, set in the deep south.

Our most revered president gets a unique and uniquely engaging biography fashioned from the answers to the most frequent, and most unusual and surprising, questions asked about Abraham Lincoln that Gerald J. Prokopowicz was asked during the nine years he served as scholar-in-residence at the Lincoln Museum in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Prokopowicz's authoritative, often surprising responses illuminate facets of Abraham Lincoln's life, work, and legacy about which people remain endlessly curious.

New York Times bestselling authors Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen conclude their inventive trilogy with Never Call Retreat, a remarkable answer to the great "what if" of the American Civil War: Could the South have indeed won?

In this richly diverse volume, Joseph M. Beilein Jr., and Matthew C. Hulbert assemble a team of both rising and eminent scholars to examine guerrilla warfare in the South during the Civil War. Together, they discuss irregular combat as practiced by various communities in multiple contexts, including how it was used by Native Americans, the factors that motivated raiders in the border states, and the women who participated as messengers, informants, collaborators, and combatants.

The largest documented K.G.C. treasure find yet! The amazing but true story of how two Baltimore boys in 1934 unearthed 5,000 gold coins hidden by a secret Confederate organization known as the Knights of the Golden Circle.

Jude Andrews enjoys his quiet life, living by himself in a cabin by a lake, near prospector’s town Goldfield. He makes his living by selling fish, rabbits and small pelts. His family had been killed by an outlaw, Elliott, who was already dead. The law got him. Nancy Nelson is a nurse who has moved away from her home town, Teller City, due to the crimes in her area. She wants a fresh start and comes to Goldfield to visit her mother. One day, a man by the name of Frank visits Goldfield in hopes of finding gold. He has his men with him. Frank runs into Nancy’s mother and kills her because ...

The James River, one of America’s most storied waterways, is far more than a ribbon of water threading through the heart of Virginia. It is a living witness to centuries of human endeavor, natural resilience, conflict, and renewal. From its origins in the Allegheny Mountains to its wide, tidal mouth at the Chesapeake Bay, the river has shaped the history, culture, and livelihoods of the people who have settled along its banks. This eBook traces the remarkable stories of the James River — a river that gave life to early Native American civilizations, cradled the birth of English America ...

As the United States marks the 150th anniversary of our defining national drama, 1861 presents a gripping and original account of how the Civil War began. 1861 is an epic of courage and heroism beyond the battlefields. Early in that fateful year, a second American revolution unfolded, inspiring a new generation to reject their parents' faith in compromise and appeasement, to do the unthinkable in the name of an ideal.