Sparkling Antietam Book
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in the history
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I admit I’m something of a research snob. I prefer sources primary and delight in finding fault (at least in my own head) with the over-simplification and same-old tired anecdotes found in many mass market publications. The ubiquitous Time-Life Civil… >> continue reading
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Fight the Power
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Danger looms as large scale electric power transmission may soon impinge on the the Antietam battlefield, South Mountain, and many other historic and culturally significant sites. According to the Washington Post Its specific route has not been determined, but it… >> continue reading
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They were Massachusetts men
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in biography
It has been another banner week for emails from descendants of battle veterans. This time the AotW Mailbag brings a pair of Old Bay State soldiers to the fore. Though from different Regiments and background, each had significant War service… >> continue reading
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Antietam seminar arriving
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The Chambersburg Civil War Seminar series comes to Sharpsburg this month with more than 40 speakers and guides, and runs over 5 days — July 25th thru 29th. This will be the most comprehensive such event held in recent memory,… >> continue reading
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Witness to murder: Henry R Rathbone
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Some of my Antietam boys are much better known for action elsewhere. One such celebrity was Henry Reed Rathbone (1 July 1837 – August 1911). He’s at the far left in this famous scene from 1865: Currier & Ives–Assassination of… >> continue reading
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Carman coming to print
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I’m keeping my eyes open for Ezra Carman‘s description of the battle of Antietam coming to the bookstore soon, thanks to a post by the Civil War Librarian back in May . Ezra Ayres Carman (c. 1862-65, USAMHI) For Antietam… >> continue reading
