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Brothers at War (White Mane Kids No 4) 5 reviews
Margaret Whitman Blair
White Mane Publishing Company, 1997
Great Book!
I got this book for my b-day and I read it right away! This is a wonderful book about three teenagers who are swept back in history to the Civil War. Then they must learn to live like the people back then and each has there own part in the war. This book also teaches allot of facts about the Civil War that I never knew. I recommend it to anyone who loves to read and learn facts:)
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Tullahoma: The 1863 Campaign for the Control of Middle Tennessee 4 reviews
Michael R. Bradley
White Mane Publishing Company, 1999
A definitive account of an overlooked campaign
1863 is considered by many to be the turning point of the Civil War, with Vicksburg splitting the Confederacy in half & Gettysburg halting Gen. Lee's advance into Penn. But few history buffs know about the decisive Tullahoma campaign that pushed the (Confederate) Army of Tennessee out of Middle Tennessee following the bloody battle of Stones River. Yes, the Tullahoma campaign was relatively ...
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United States Marine Corps in the Civil War: The Final Year2 reviews
David M. Sullivan
White Mane Publishing Company, 2000
A very welcome contribution to Civil War studies
The United States Marine Corps In The Civil War: The Final Year opens with the elevation of Major Jacob Zellen to the commandant of the corps, over officers senior to him. This ended the policy of accession to that post by seniority and established the precedent of deep-selection. Civil War historian David Sullivan provides a complete account of the marines in the desperate, bloody fights at ...
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House of Spies: Danger in Civil War Washington (White Mane Kids) 2 reviews
Margaret Whitman Blair
White Mane Publishing Company, 1999
the great book
This book was awsome. I loved it. This book made history alive for me. I thought this was actually going on and I was there with them! I loved it
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The Test of Battle: The American Expeditionary Forces in the Meuse-Argonne Campaign 2 reviews
Paul F. Braim
White Mane Publishing Company, 1998
Excellent reference, fair reading
This book is an excellent historical reference on American participation on the Western Front. It provides ample politico-military information, as well as illuminating the reader on other scholarship in the field. However, it does suffer a bit on what I would describe as inferior editing. Basically, I would recommend this book for a serious historian looking for a good entry into American ...
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The United States Marine Corps in the Civil War-The Third Year1 review
David M. Sullivan
White Mane Publishing Company, 1999
A must for any Civil War or Marine history buff !
David Sullivan presents a volume of Historical fact, worthy of the best textbook, in a style that reads like a good novel. He combines the human side of this complex period of our history, with a presentation which allows the reader to gain unique insight into the lives and minds of the actors. I couldn't put it down !
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My American Eden: Mary Dyer, Martyr for Freedom6 reviews
Elizabeth S. Brinton
White Mane Publishing Company, 2004
Separation of Church and State
Elizabeth Brinton's fascinating historial novel 'My American Eden' brings home the suffering and eventual execution of Mary Dyer, a colonial spiritual leader who fought and died for religious freedom. I can't help but worry that our country is going to have to fight this battle again and again with the threat to our freedom by the current administration and it's followers. This book is a ...
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Broken Drum (White Mane Kids)2 reviews
Edith Morris Hemingway, Jacqueline Cosgrove Shields
White Mane Publishing Company, 1996
Fantastic story-telling. I cried at the end.
This is a book for all age readers. I picked it to read a few pages to grad students in my reading methods class as a tradebook that could be used to teach local area (VA/MD/PA) history, realistic way of portraying war, character development, or just a good read. Thank goodness I read it ahead of time--I cried at the ending. Beautifully told with uplifting ending even tho' the main character ...
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Mosby's Confederacy: A Guide to the Roads and Sites of Colonel John Singleton Mosby2 reviews
Thomas J. Evans, James M. Moyer
White Mane Publishing Company, 2002
Excellent information on Colonel Mosby and his mission.
Thoroughly researched and entertaining, this rare and compelling book is a must have for Civil War enthusiasts. Bravo!!
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Roads to Gettysburg: Lee's Invasion of the North, 18631 review
Bradley M. Gottfried
White Mane Publishing Company, 2002
Ho! for Pennsylvania and Gettysburg
Beginning with June 3, 1863, the day after Robert E. Lee gave the order to begin the invasion of Pennsylvania, this book traces all troop movements by corps, both North and South, for each day leading up to July 1, the first day of the Battle of Gettysburg. Gottfried is not content with movements only, but adds a strong human touch by citing soldiers' journals and letters; thus, for example, we ...
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No Girls Allowed (Young Heroes of History, 5)1 review
Alan N. Kay
White Mane Publishing Company, 2004
A fun and historically educational read that will empower many young girls
Fighting isn't a boys club only. Set during the American Civil War, "No Girls Allowed" tells the story of Mary Adams and Lynn Rhodes, two young women who, barred from society from fighting, dare to do their part anyway. Mary goes onto the field as a war nurse, while Lynn puts on the uniform of a soldier, her true gender unbeknownst to her fellow soldiers or her superiors. A fun and historically ...
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Stopping Pickett: The History of the Philadelphia Brigade1 review
Bradley M. Gottfried
White Mane Publishing Company, 1999
A must read for Civil War buffs.
When one starts reading Stopping Pickett, you immediately notice the author has a very comfortable and easy to read writing style. He easily sets the mood in the proper time frame for the reader to fully appreciate, enjoy and sympathize with the men who made up the Philadelphia Brigade. Gottfried's use of quotes, gleamed from diaries, letters and official battle reports, makes the book come ...
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Off to Fight (Young Heroes of History, Book 3)1 review
Alan N. Kay
White Mane Publishing Company, 2002
Off to Fight
A very interesting story. I liked the characters and the plot of the book.
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Antietam : The Soldiers' Battle21 reviews
John Michael Priest
White Mane Publishing Company, 1990
Terrific read
I can't say enough good things about this book. Prior to visiting the Antietam battlefield, I read Sear's Landscape Turned Red to get an overview. But then after seeing the battlefield I was eager to read more. Priest's book was just what I wanted. It is a compilation of first person accounts that puts you right in the middle of the action. You'll feel the shells and bullets flying all around. ...
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The Powder Monkey (Young American Series)1 review
Carole R. Campbell
White Mane Publishing Company, 1999
A Fascinating Book for Young Readers
The Powder Monkey is a fascinating book for young readers. The author has combined history with fiction in such a way as to create a magical window for today's youngsters into that era and place that still leaves its mark upon our nation today. A significant portion of The Powder Monkey is the true account of the two-day battle between the Confederate ironclad Virginia and several Union ...
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Send 'Em South (Young Heroes of History, Book 1)5 reviews
Alan N. Kay
White Mane Publishing Company, 2001
The best kind of book.
Many times books meant for young people don't have an interest for older adults - like the parents! This book is different. In fact this book begs to be read simultaneously by parents and kids, or read aloud by parents and their kids together. The wealth of opportunity for meaningful discussion of goals, opinions, values, and yes - history - should not be left unused. Send 'Em South is well ...
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Cannon Blasts: Civil War Artillery in the Eastern Armies2 reviews
L. Vanloan Naisawald
White Mane Publishing Company, 2004
How Many Artillery Casualties
Naisawald divides his book into three parts. The first part focuses on the arming, material, and manning of field batteries. The second focuses on the Army of Northern Virginia and the third focuses on the Army of the Potomac.
During the Civil War only about 10 per cent of the casualties were due to artillery fire. This stands in marked contrast to WW I where 70 per cent of the casualties ...
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Inside Nurnberg: Military Justice for Nazi War Criminals2 reviews
Roy A. Martin
White Mane Publishing Company, 2000
Interesting first hand account!
Dr. Martin provides a fascinating insiders account of his experiences during the Nurnberg War Trials. His personal accounts and interactions with the Nazi war criminals places him at one of the most pivotal events of the 20th century. Can you imagine being charged with keeping the most notorious Nazi war criminals healthy as they awaited their judgement? His account of being the first on the ...
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Rescue from Ploesti: The Harry Fritz Story : A World War II Triumph1 review
William G. Williams
White Mane Publishing Company, 2003
One who survied
What a great book. I could not put it down. Especialy liked the part on the training involved to make the unit.
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One Surgeon's Private War: Doctor William W. Potter of the 57th New York1 review
William W. Potter, John M. Priest
White Mane Publishing Company, 1996
Excellent Research Source
If you are researching the Civil War, especially the practice of medicine and surgery during the Civil War, this is an invaluable source. This is a personal journal of a Civil War surgeon. As such it is told in his own words. The reader is regaled with day to day details of the surgeon's life.
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