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978-1-58838-155-2
1-58838-155-2
$26.95 hardcover
6" X 9"
256 pages
NewSouth Books
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Civil War buffs will enjoy
this historical novel, which uses a range of characters, from
politicians to privates to generals to civilians, to explore the
motivations behind the war. The climactic scenes take place at the final
battle of the war, in Selma, Alabama, in April 1865, where Union general
James H. Wilson defeated Confederate general Nathan Bedford Forrest. To
reach that point, first-novelist Jim Harrell goes back to the beginning
of the war, introducing characters on both sides whose varying
philosophies and motivations reflect the deep internal divisions within
the nation. Then, as the war progresses, Harrell’s interweaving
plotlines show how the South was gradually and relentlessly cornered.
Fine period details and interesting characters bring the ruinous history
to life.
about the author
Jim Harrell
was born in Selma, Alabama in 1924. He attended the University of
California (Berkeley), and did post-graduate studies at The Sorbonne.
Harrell lives in Sarasota, Florida. His keen interest in the American
Civil War is partly driven by the fact that his grandfather lost his
right arm at the battle of Gettysburg.
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