In April 1865 the Civil War was over for most Americans; including the more than 600;000 soldiers; North and South; who died from wounds or disease. Confederate President Jefferson Davis and much of his administration had fled Richmond; accompanied by an escort of cavalry; various hangers-on; and all that was left of the treasury. With the Davis party was a navy paymaster; James S. Semple. In Washington; Georgia; a small town untouched by the war; he was entrusted with $86;000 in gold coin and bullion (about $1 million in today's money) and disappeared into the night. The treasure was secured in the false bottom of a carriage. The Rebel and the Rose"" reveals for the first time what happened to the Confederate gold; until now a mystery.
#636011 in Books Seal Press 2008-05-06Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.25 x 5.50 x .50l; .45 #File Name: 1580052347192 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Very approachable and easy to readBy CassI read this for a class. Of all the feminist books I've read; this one seemed very approachable and easy to read. If you're completely new to actual feminism; it does a good job of helping you step outside yourself and understand the history of oppression that spurred on different waves. If you're more familiar; this book helps to solidify your historical understanding somewhat; and can be a nice refresher. My only complaint is that I wish there were citations and book recommendations; I kept finding myself wanting to know more and being unsure of where to look. Still; it's a fine introductory work.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. They believed we as women deserved better and could do betterBy Tawny AbernathyThis is a must read for all women; teens and older. We need to know just how hard women back then fought for the rights and privileges we; as women; share today. There is more work to be done and we can learn from what these courageous women did for their future generations. Many of these women gave their lives up with no mention of their names. They believed we as women deserved better and could do better.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Excellent readBy Brigid F. DunnThis is a short but comprehensive look at the evolution and maturing of Feminism in the United States. It covers and defines the waves of feminism from seeking the vote to seeking autonomy over our own bodies to finally seeking justice in whatever sphere in which it is lacking for women; men and children. I must commend Rory Dicker for including such a wealth of information in such a short book. A History of US Femisms has been of great assistance to me since starting to teach Gender and Women's Studies at Le Moyne College. I look forward to reading her next books.
