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ONLY ONE COPY AVAILABLE - EXCELLENT CONDITION! Hardback. The military events surrounding the frontier village of Westport, Missouri, during the autumn of 1864 were part of a Confederate raid that exceeded any Civil War cavalry raid. The climax of a last-ditch Confederate invasion of Missouri, the battle ended forever the bitter fighting that had devastated the Missouri-Kansas border. First published more than thirty years ago and now available with a new introduction and notes that update the text, Action Before Westport presents the only full account of that most unusual and daring Civil War battle. In addition to incorporating official records, newspaper accounts, letters, diaries, journals, and privately printed records, Monnett consulted several previously undiscovered manuscripts, two of them the work of key Confederate generals in the raid. The result is a classic work that is both immensely readable and impressive in its documentation.
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In 1865, Karl Marx praised Lincoln as a “single-minded son of the working class.” This book examines why Marx—and other socialists—supported Mr. Lincoln’s War and notes his negative influence on modern society. Firsthand accounts and insight from notable historians shatter contemporary views of both the sixteenth president and the early Republicans.
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Unveil the little-known dark side of America’s sixteenth president with this shocking biography. Using speeches and writings by the founding fathers, constitutional scholars, and even Lincoln himself, Walter Donald Kennedy lays out clear and convincing arguments that many of the cherished “facts” about the Great Emancipator aren’t facts at all! Surprising tidbits include Lincoln’s atheistic tendencies, friendship with Marxist leaders, and complete disregard for the constitutional legality of secession. Get ready to relearn the history of the president who shaped the United States of America into the nation it is today―for better or, as Kennedy suggests, for worse.
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Gumps! Wharf Lice! Ditch Hunters! Though it’s reasonably clear that those terms are insults, few people today have any idea what they mean. Like much of the language used in the 1860’s, these expressions have vanished from everyday speech. This comprehensive volume will delight the historian, the writer, and the reenactor. Now in paperback.
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Only twenty-five hours after the Confederate Army’s arrival on the battlefield of Spring Hill, TN the decision to assault the heavily defended fortifications at Franklin was made. It was a decision that would not have to be made had the Confederates followed through with their plans at Spring Hill. Follow the armies in their race to Spring Hill, the combat there and the critical decisions that led to the Federal escape and a total Confederate command breakdown in the most devastating blunder of the American "Civil War."
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During the Civil War, few men had seen camels on the battlefield. But one Mississippi infantry marched into battle with Old Douglas, who served with the Bloody 43rd and died in the Siege of Vicksburg. The regiment became known as the Camel Regiment, and its soldiers carried memories of Old Douglas through the end of the war and until the end of their own lives. They went on to fight in fourteen battles, including Corinth, Vicksburg, Chickamauga, Atlanta, Franklin, Nashville and Bentonville before they surrendered at war's end. Author W. Scott Bell's fascination with the Camel Regiment began because his great-great-grandfather fought with them.
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Sale!This high quality garment back features the SCV 1896 Logo and comes with 2 heavy duty metal hangers. This bag is perfect for the person constantly on the go.
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ONLY ONE COPY AVAILABLE! Published in 1996. Hardback. Good condition. This book looks at the ordinary people who fought the war and the people they left behind. It is about Belle Starr and Johnny Clem, one of the South's top female spies, the other a nine-year-old drummer boy who went on to serve 46 years in the U.S. Army. It is about the first shot fired at Fort Sumter and the final lowering of the Confederate flag. It is about death on the battlefields and in prison cells, about women fighting to be recognized for their accomplishments, and how people on both sides managed to survive the deadliest war this nation has seen.
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The SCV Southern Cross of Honor is the SCV’s first ever memorial medal. It has its roots in the original Southern Cross of Honor medals that were given by the UDC to Confederate Veterans from 1900 thru the 1930s. The UDC’s cross has been reimaged to reflect the SCV’s issuance while maintaining the character of the original that was cherished by the Veterans who received them. These medals are made of heavy gauge, antiqued copper metal in the US by Robert Snead of Heritage Specialties. Perfect for wear to memorial services, reunions, banquets and other gatherings.
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You can proudly wear the official SCV Tartan pattern which is registered in Scotland. Scottish Reb or not this tie allows you to honor your Confederate ancestry in a colorful yet distinguished style. Including representations of Infantry, Artillery and Cavalry, the Confederate Soldiers’ uniforms, and the beloved Battle Flag, this tartan pattern sums up Confederate Heritage in a very ancestral and traditional way.
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These are the numbered reunion medals for the 123rd Annual Reunion sponsored by the SCV HQ in 2018 in Franklin/Columbia, Tennessee. Featuring Historic Elm Springs, a stack of arms with drum, and the picture of Brigadier General Frank Armstrong whose cavalry brigade saved Elm Springs in 1864 interrupting the Yankees trying to burn it down. The ribbon is the Polk Corps flag based upon Lt. Gen. Leonidas Polk's early life in Columbia.