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September Blood: The Battle of Carnifex Ferry
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This is the definitive work on a battle where both sides claimed victory, but in reality neither side won. It is the story of the disorganization of the Confederate forces and the dogged persistence of the Union army. Filled with personal reflections by soldiers, detailed yet highly readable descriptions of the battle, plus maps & photos, this book brings Carnifex Ferry back to life.
The highly sought after and rare book on the Battle of Carnifex Ferry, September Blood by Terry Lowry is available again, after being out of print for almost 25 years. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of this important early battle of the Civil War, Quarrier Press has reprinted a small number of this well-researched and highly entertaining book.
The book has a new introduction by Terry Lowry and is full of maps, photos, drawings, and engravings.
Purchase online at the West Virginia Book Company
Reprint of 12th West Virginia Infantry regimental
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History of the 12th West Virginia Volunteer Infantry
by William Hewitt
Includes: The Story of Andersonville and Florence by James N. Miller
Contents:
The regimental history of the unit originally published in 1892
The Story of Andersonville and Florence by prisoner of war James N. Miller
Medal of Honor recipients
Complete regimental roster
Index
A new, modern reprint of the classic regimental, “History of the 12th West Virginia Volunteeer Infantry” has been published by 35th Star Publishing of Charleston.
The history was originally published in 1892 by the veterans of that Civil War unit. The new version contains the original text, as well as an index, a complete regimental roster, and a list of the unit’s Medal of Honor recipients.
Also included is an additional manuscript titled “The Story of Andersonville and Florence,” by James N. Miller, a member of the regiment.
The book covers all of the battles and campaigns in which the unit participated, including Winchester, New Market, Piedmont, Snicker’s Ferry, Kernstown, Berryville, Opequon, Fisher’s Hill, Tom’s Brook, Cedar Creek and their dramatic attack on Fort Gregg at Petersburg.
Purchase online at The West Virginia Book Company.
The First Campaign Driving Tour
Posted by: | CommentsNew driving tour book by Hunter Lesser available at the West Virginia Book Company.
West Virginia was the setting for the First Campaign of America’s Civil War. Here brothers clashed in combat amid the rugged mountains of “Western” Virginia in 1861. The First Campaign became a proving ground for soldiers and civilians who would shape American history.
In these mountains, a Union army lead by George McClellan battled Confederates directed by Robert E. Lee. McClellan rocketed to stardom here while Lee left the mountains in defeat. Meanwhile, daring Unionists forged a new Virginia government. With President Lincoln’s aid, the new state of West Virginia was born.
This guidebook offers three one-day driving tours filled with spellbinding scenery and adventure. Easy to follow directions, narratives and “fun facts” are your ticket to a delightful journey through these “enchanted” mountains.
Read Rick Steelhammer’s review in the Charleston Gazette…
The Moccasin Rangers
Posted by: | CommentsCivilian War in West Virginia, 1861-1863, by George A. Hall.
This is an evening program held in the West Virginia Archives and History Library on May 12, 2011. George A. Hall provided a lecture on the Moccasin Rangers, a Confederate guerilla unit that operated in central West Virginia. He is the author of Civilian War in West Virginia: The Moccasin Rangers.
Soldier of the Union by Ken Hechler
Posted by: | CommentsAt the July 14, 2011, Thursday night West Virginia Archives and History genealogy program in the West Virginia State Archives library in Charleston, Ken Hechler, author, historian, and political figure, made a presentation on his new book Soldier of the Union, which contains letters written by his grandfather and great uncle during the Civil War. Much of the evening was a question-and-answer session, and Dr. Hechler addressed questions on a variety of activities in his life, ranging from his work as a combat historian during World War II to his efforts against mountaintop removal.
Soldier of the Union by Ken Hechler