Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat. The herr tavern was built in 1815, but during the battle it was used as the first confederate hospital at gettysburg, where amputations often resulted in limbs being thrown out through the. Beauregard and an entire regiment of ghost soldiers reenacting the battle of shiloh, perhaps beauregards worst defeat and a battle that took place 415 miles away in southwest tennessee. In short, he gets caught up in the history of the place where his story takes place and almost forgets the ghost. Oct 3, 2018 explore perryville1862s board civil war ghosts.
Sometimes i think it would make life more comfortablegive me a handy stereotype to fall intoif i could say that i am a southern writer or a northern one, but i cannot. The civil war a narrative by shelby foote, excellent condition, complete 9 volu. No purportedly true ghost stories or guidebooks please. The book gives histories of places, events and even architecture give background behind each incident. Civil war ghosts this list is for fictional books that feature ghosts who died during the american civil war era. Pennsylvania hall at gettysburg college has been the site of many civil warera ghost encounters, but perhaps none can compare to what two college administrators saw one night. Journalist lynn thompson shares his conclusions on the fate.
Books about the civil war, including fiction and nonfiction selections. Eight separate companies offer ghost tours in gettysburgsome seasonally, and some all year. The beauregardkeyes house in new orleans is said to be haunted by the ghost of confederate general p. For our latest newsstandonly special issue, the civil war almanac, we asked a panel of civil war historiansj. Far more books have been written about the civil war than about any other event in american history, and lincolns stack of books towers over that of any other american figure. Coleman, rated 4 stars this book is published by scholastic, which, in my experience of buying books for my two kids, does a good job on its nonfiction books.
The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. Dec 28, 2017 a ghost story my grandfather used to tell me. The storyline builds upon the events that developed in previous marvel storylines, particularly. Taylor falls into the trap that snares many authors of civil war ghost books. The best civil war books of all time analysis civil war. Ghost stories that are told from the perspective of the ghost, or characters haunted by civil war ghosts. The civil war books that should have been assigned reading in. Buy a cheap copy of civil war ghosts book by daniel cohen. An estimated 620,000 americans lost their livestwo percent of the population at the time. Civil war ghost stories and legends peace by nancy roberts and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ghost riders captures the horrors of a war that tore families apart, turned neighbors into enemies, and left the survivors bitter long after the fighting was officially over.
Through books, prints and greeting cards, as well as special reproductions geared toward living historians, faded banner publications illuminates americas history. Ghost stories from haunted gettysburg american civil war forums. That ghost shows up in a lot of books that are written today about the civil war. A drums story a veteran and his grandchildren lincoln and tad the defenses of washington story of the second bull run campaigning with grant a drummer boy in gray war story told in churchyard an adventure on the eastn sho heroines of 61 and barbara frietchie down the fairfax pike major mallory of malloryville the strange case of geo. Feb 21, 2018 the civil war is still by far the bloodiest war in americas history. The books span beyond just civil war history, and into other areas of historical interest. A ghostly vision of george washington inspires soldiers before the battle of gettysburg. Criticallyacclaimed new york times bestselling author sharyn mccrumb chronicles the civil war in the southern mountains in ghost riders, an extraordinary tale of the war that was fought farmtofarm, neighbor to neighbor in the part of the south that never wanted to leave the union ghost riders won the 2004 audie award for best multivoiced narration. They contain recent eyewitness accounts and are well documented. Hulbert, james marten, and amy murrell taylorfor their opinions on a variety of popular topics, including the wars most overrated and underratred commanders, top turning points, most influential women, and best depictions on film.
The sutler of petersburg by joy ross davis, spirit of the rebellion by debbie peterson, last ghost at gettysburg. From books about ghosts, to strange and unusual things that happen, youll be intrigued by these stories. Mark nesbitt, one of the foremost authorities and authors on the ghosts of gettysburg, relates one of the areas most gruesome experiences. It shows up in a ghost named beloved that haunts a former slave. This list is for fictional books that feature ghosts who died during the american civil war era. Civil war confederate, lees lieutenants 3 vol illustrated maps book set. Try searching on jstor for other items related to this book. Lindsey thinks the civil war is just another dull moment in our nations history until she meets the ghost of willie lincoln. Please include the name of the recipient so we can sign and personalize your gift.
Civil war ghosts, by daniel cohen, rated 4 stars, targeted at the younger reader 4. Search the worlds most comprehensive index of fulltext books. Ghost stories from haunted gettysburg american civil war. The ghost of john brown, who likes to have his picture. Louis arsenal took center stage as violence in the city escalated during the civil war. Civil war is a 20062007 marvel comics crossover storyline consisting of a sevenissue limited series of the same name written by mark millar and penciled by steve mcniven, and various other tiein books published by marvel at the time. The history of each battlefield is followed by the classic ghost stories that have been around since the guns fell silent. Ghosts of the civil war is a handy guide book for those who are interested on visiting haunted places that are connected to the civil war. Although the building no longer serves as it once did, stories have been told over the years of the mysterious blue man, a shadowy ghost that now haunts the arsenal. The confederate reprint company specializes in providing primary source literature relating to the antebellum, war between the states, and reconstruction periods of american history.
A collection of short stories, books, essays, speeches, letters, and poems that concern themselves with the american civil war 1861 1865. Jul 27, 2014 ghosts of soldiers roaming the battlefield and town open our eyes to a series of unexplained phenomena that neither begin nor end with the civil war. He takes her back in time to witness the war firsthand. Daniel cliffe, no ones life was untouched by the greatest conflict in american history. This is a broad library containing novels like the red badge of courage and uncle toms cabin, civil war stories by ambrose pierce, ppems from julia ward howe and emily dickison, and historical documents including the emancipation proclamation, and. The civil war is a ghost that our country refuses to exorcise. Such heady encouragement led to my writing twentyone books, the latest this book of civil war ghost stories and legends.
It should be no surprise that so many ghostly legends have their origins in that conflict. Douglas southall freeman perfect condition no reserve. The authors of this book have collected civil war ghost stories from around the country, including an entire chapter about gettysburg. Apr 10, 2019 ghost stories that are told from the perspective of the ghost, or characters haunted by civil war ghosts.
I attempted a paranormal investigation at many of the sites to. Journalist and author don allisons latest books explore this aspect of history in a serious way. Several of the ghost stories to be found in this book are very good. The battle of gettysburg was the largest battle in north america. Any recommended reading list therefore has to be highly selective and at least somewhat arbitrary. Our inventory of reprints of rare confederate books and southern history books is one. Sign up for our eblast list and get a onetime coupon code sent straight to your inbox. May 07, 2017 i have numerous examples of what appears to be civil war ghosts in my first book haunted historic colonial williamsburg virginia with breakthrough ghost photography and the second release thats due out in the spring of 2018, but i thought i would tell you a little about the experiences that i have had at my houseespecially last night.
Civil war ghost stories and legends by nancy roberts, 1992. See more ideas about gettysburg ghosts, ghost pictures and ghost photos. Lindsey watches in awe as the yankee and the rebels battle at fort sumter and as general lee surrenders at the appomattox. The paranormal presidency of abraham lincoln atglen, pa. A companion guidebook filled with history and folklore presented on tours offered by sharpsburg civil war ghosts tours. I have numerous examples of what appears to be civil war ghosts in my first book haunted historic colonial williamsburg virginia with breakthrough ghost photography and the second release thats due out in the spring of 2018, but i thought i would tell you a little about the experiences that i have had at my houseespecially last night. This book is published by scholastic, which, in my experience of buying books for. These and 11 more spinetingling and true ghost stories combine history with spooky lore, introducing readers to civil war figures and battles. A ghostly vision of general george washington that inspired the troops before the battle of gettysburg. But as giles tremlett reports, barely buried grudges. Ghosts of soldiers roaming the battlefield and town open our eyes to a series of unexplained phenomena that neither begin nor end with the civil war. It is a fascinating narrative, rich in historical detail that once again highlights sharyn mccrumbs gift for storytelling and her love of the mountain south. New listing history of kearnys first new jersey brigade camille baquet 2nd lt.
Ghosts and haunts of the civil war, by christopher k. Civil war ghost trails examines the major engagements of the civil war and their connections to the paranormal world. The kidnapping of president lincoln and other war detective stories. The soldiers orphanage cellar is said to make even psychics too afraid to enter the house, due to its legend. Faded banner publications civil war books, don allison.