Parker's Guide describes the wheres; with the whats and the whens of the known actions in South Carolina. Some of the actions are undocumented because the records were lost or the participants were illiterate. Parker's Guide takes you to the actual places where these historic events unfolded. Charles B. Baxley; Publisher Southern Campaigns of the American Revolution
#2482682 in Books 2010-01-11 2010-01-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.25 x .31 x 6.50l; .70 #File Name: 073856611X128 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. One of the best books on Virginia and its role in the Civil WarBy Derek P. HanakLet me address the critics and point out the superb aspects of this book. Now; I don't think a descendent of J.E.B. Stuart would lend his name and write a forward to a book that he thought was "inaccurate." Next; one-reviewer states that Colonel Mosby did not serve for General Grant after the war. To the contrary; in Grant's own autobiography he states; "Since the close of the war; I have come to know Colonel Mosby personally and somewhat intimately. He is a different man entirely from what I supposed. He is able and thoroughly honest and truthful." (Grant; Ulysses S.; Personal memoirs of U.S. Grant ... Volume 2 of Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant. C.L. Webster Co.; 1885. p. 142.) Therefore Professor Heuvel is correct. Furthermore; a reviewer states that Jackson "presented" Belle Boyd a Southern Cross of Honor. Once again; Professor Heuvel states only that she was awarded the medal for her ability to get vital information from Union soldiers and getting the information to the Confederacy.Being a student in history myself and graduating with a degree in history; I can tell the book is well written and researched thoroughly. The introduction also clearly states that this book is designed to give a "pictorial portrait of Virginians who contributed to the Confederate cause." The book's other goal is to describe the importance of Virginia's political; military; and personnel role in the Civil War. The pictures in the book are fantastic. I was inspired by the author to visit many of the places mentioned in his book. In addition; many of these people and historical sites I never knew existed. Besides the well-known soldiers such as Lee; Jackson; Stuart; Pickett; Longstreet; Johnston; I doubt most people could name any other soldiers in the Confederacy. Professor Heuvel does an excellent job in brining to life little known soldiers of Virginia such as General Samuel Garland Jr; who was a descendent of President James Madison and played an active role in the war.To conclude; this book does exactly what it says it will do. Those who wish to find a comprehensive history of the Civil War need to look elsewhere. However; for those who want an interesting read about Virginia and Virginians in the Civil War; then this is the book for you.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Must for Every collectionBy Theresa IrelandI am delighted with this book. The collection of pictures is wonderful and thereAre a few people I'd never seen pictured before. The captions are interesting and right on.I didn't put it down from the time it arrived till I'dSeen the last page. This book is a must for the collection of civil war buffs; but anyone would enjoy reading it.PS..There is a picture of John Mosby...I always thought he was a hottie...!3 of 4 people found the following review helpful. InaccurateBy Glenn C. MartinNice photos however info is misleading and at times just plain wrong. Would seem to be written more to make money than to record history. Examples; Gen.Thomas J. "Stonewall" Jackson did not present Confederate spy Belle Boyd with the Southern Cross of Honor. John Mosby did not serve as a political appointee of President Grant after the war. He served Hayes; McKinley and Roosevelt. Not for someone serious about the war itself.
