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Title: Civil War Curiosities : Strange Stories, Oddities, Events, and Coincidences by Webb Garrison ISBN: 1-55853-315-X Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press Pub. Date: 27 October, 2000 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (5 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Hundreds of strange but true Civil War stories
Comment: Webb Garrison has certainly carved out a niche of the fascinating minutiae of the Civil War. In "Civil War Curiosities: Strange Stories, Oddities, Events and Coincidences" he presents a collection of strange but true tidbits on a period in American history that has yet to be exhausted of interesting details. Most Civil War buffs will recognize many of the stories, such as how Wilmer McLean moved away from Manassas in 1861 because a cannon ball came through his kitchen during the First Battle of Bull Run and ended up in the town of Appomattox Court House where the war ended in his parlor with Lee's surrender. But then there are countless more stories that will be new to you. There are stories about "newfangled" weapons, about wives who did more than knit sox, the taking of hostages by both sides, absurd examples of journalistic hype, and dozens of tales of absurdity on the battlefield including a entire chapter just on horses. There are stories about Lincoln along with the Generals and politicians on both sides, but even more stories about the common soldiers and their amazing experiences. Like all of Garrison's books, "Civil War Curiosities" is the perfect book for your nightstand: you do not want to read this one through from cover to cover, but just enjoy a couple of stories each day.
Rating: 5
Summary: Curiosity Abounds!
Comment: This work was fascinating to read and was neither over dramatic or under written. The stories were lively and interesting and the additon of old photos and draqwings helped fill out the book.
This book won't bog you down in heavy reading, but it will liven your interest in the odd coincidences of the Civil War!
Rating: 5
Summary: Good "lite" read for Civil War buffs
Comment: This book made for interesting reading, and was just scholarly enough to convince, without being loaded with footnotes and references. I recommend it.
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Title: More Civil War Curiosities : Fascinating Tales, Infamous Characters, and Strange Coincidences by Webb Garrison ISBN: 1558533664 Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press Pub. Date: 25 October, 2000 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: Civil War Trivia And Fact Book : Unusual and Often Overlooked Facts About America's Civil War by Webb Garrison ISBN: 1558531602 Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press Pub. Date: 01 May, 1992 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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Title: The Civil War: Strange & Fascinating Facts by BURKE DAVIS ISBN: 0517371510 Publisher: Gramercy Pub. Date: 12 December, 1988 List Price(USD): $5.99 |
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Title: Strange Battles of the Civil War by Webb B. Garrison ISBN: 158182226X Publisher: Cumberland House Pub. Date: 04 February, 2002 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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Title: The Amazing Civil War : by Webb Garrison ISBN: 1558535853 Publisher: Rutledge Hill Press Pub. Date: 01 April, 1998 List Price(USD): $12.99 |
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