Curiosity piqued by two poems written by his great-great-grandmother initiated David Thackery’s scholarly exploration into the history of the Sixty-sixth Ohio Volunteer Infantry and the wartime history of Champaign County; Ohio; from which it was recruited. Not only a military history; A Light and Uncertain Hold is also a penetrating and provocative social history which deals with the homefront; morale; reenlistment; and the memory and commemoration of the war. The words and stories of individual soldiers give depth and substance to the regiment’s experience.
#3553530 in Books 2001-02-09Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 11.00 x .30 x 8.50l; #File Name: 087226636248 pages
Review
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Grandson is enjoyingBy Linda TownsendAnother of the 8 year old Grandsons reading material about Ancient Gods. He is enjoying the books about both the Greek and Egyptian Gods.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. useful introduction to the world of Greek godsBy Carol C.The short text dedicates a two-page spread to each of the major Greek gods goddesses; providing information on the role of that god how he fits in to the very complicated family tree of Greek gods; with pages cross-referenced to other gods. In design layout; this book reminds me of the "Eyewitness" guides. I found myself wanting more information and wishing that the text were a little longer than 42 pages (not including the two page index) -- but perhaps that's just a sign I'm ready to advance beyond books written primarily for children. Overall; I think this is a fun; well-illustrated book that young people would return to time time again.
