For years the Ewing family of Ohio has been lost in the historical shadow cast by their in-law; General William T. Sherman. In the era of the Civil War; it was the Ewing family who raised Sherman; got him into West Point; and provided him with the financial resources and political connections to succeed in war. The patriarch; Thomas Ewing; counseled presidents and clashed with radical abolitionists and southern secessionists leading to the Civil War. Three Ewing sons became Union generals; served with distinction at Antietam and Vicksburg; marched through Georgia; and fought guerrillas in Missouri. The Ewing family stood at the center of the Northern debate over emancipation; fought for the soul of the Republican Party; and waged total war against the South.
#561577 in Books NYU Press 2005-08-01 2005-08-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x .73 x 6.00l; .85 #File Name: 081471658X275 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Shameful and challengingBy Mike BaldwinI bought this book because it was on a required reading list for a cultural anthropology "American Communities" class. I normally resell my textbooks after the semester ends; but I have this one prominently stored in my library for quick reference and re-reading. I found the book fascinating as it detailed the hardships one community endured as a result of chemical dumping. The large company attitude and politics of corporate waste neglect are exposed in this book as shameful and uncaring. I found the bond between neighbors and their enduring fight to save their community encouraging. I hope to think that environmental and social racism has diminished since the time of the Hyde Park injustices. No matter what socio-economic status individuals and neighborhoods have; we are bound together by our common goals; needs and rights. I would recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the struggles and challenges that face neighborhoods across this great nation every day.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Sad StoryBy Marisa DavisI read this book and was curious about the long-term outcome. In early 2014; I visited the neighborhood and was shocked because it looked like an abandoned war zone. I found out the entire neighborhood had been seized by the City of Augusta under eminent domain. The city paid to move to the residents to other neighborhoods and was planning to demolish the old homes. When I visited; many of the homes had been vacant for months or possibly years (based on the condition); so some had been vandalized or partly destroyed already. Most of the residents offered no resistance to leaving and were happy to move elsewhere after decades of seeking justice.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Polluted Promises is a harsh reality of Environmental Racism....By F. kellyThe Book was slightly used with underlining and highlighting in it. It was what I expected. Good deal.
