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Ms. Small talked about her book The Jennie Wade Story, published by Thomas Publications. The book is a biography of Jennie Wade, the only civilian casualty at the Battle of Gettysburg. After…

William Frassanito talked about his photography books of the Civil War, and photography during the war. He explained that many Civil War photographs have been captioned with false informatio…

Author and Historian Jeffry Wert discussed his book General James Longstreet: The Confederacy’s Most Controversial Soldier, published by Simon and Schuster. He reviewed the life and military…

Peter Carmichael talked about his book Lee’s Young Artillerist: William R.J. Pegram, published by University Press of Virginia. He also responded to audience questions. The book is a biograp…

Eileen Conklin talked about her latest book Exile to Sweet Dixie: The Story of Euphemia Goldsborough, Confederate Nurse and Smuggler, published by Thomas Publications. The book details the C…

John Quist talked about his book Restless Visionaries: The Social Roots of Antebellum Reform in Alabama and Michigan published by Louisiana State University Press. He talked about social mov…

Mr. Krick talked about Confederate General James Longstreet, his family life, his friendship with General Robert E. Lee, his tactical decisions and other topics. He focused on Longstreet’s f…

Mr. Robertson talked about his biography Stonewall Jackson: The Man, the Soldier, the Legend, published by Simon and Schuster. The biography of the famous Confederate General examines his ea…

Mr. Shaara talked about his book Gone for Soldiers: A Novel of the Mexican War, published by Random House. He also responded to audience questions. The novel tells the story of the soldie…

Mr. Coco talked about his book A Strange and Blighted Land: Gettysburg, The Aftermath of a Battle, published by Thomas Publications. In his book and his talk, the author speaks graphically a…

Lynda Sudlow talked about her book A Vast Army of Women: Maine’s Uncounted Forces in the American Civil War, published by Thomas Publications. The book details the roles played by the women …

Mr. Gallagher talked about the book he edited, Fighting for the Confederacy: The Personal Recollections of General Edward Porter Alexander published by the University of North Carolina Pres…

Ms. Thomas read from and talked about her book, The Ties of the Past, published by Thomas Publications. The book contains the diaries and memoirs of Salome “Sallie” Myers Stewart, a Gettysbu…

Mr. Longacre talked about his book General John Buford: A Military Biography, published by Combined Publishing. The book focuses on the military training and exploits of Union Cavalry offic…

Gary Gallager talked about the life and military career of General Robert E. Lee. Mr. Gallagher is also the editor of Three Days at Gettysburg: Essays on Confederate and Union Leadership, an…

Carol Reardon talked about her book “Pickett’s Charge in History and Memory,” published by the University of North Carolina Press. The book examines the Confederate attempt to break through …

Thomas Desjardin talked about the battle of Gettysburg and the myths that are associated with the battle. Mr. Desjardin is the author of, Stand Firm Ye Boys from Maine: The 20th Maine and t…

D. Scott Hartwig, Park Ranger, Gettysburg National Military Park talked about his book "A Killer Angels Companion", published by Thomas Publications. Introduced at Gettysburg National Milita…