Richard Wheeler Books

Uses the words of participants to bring one of the Civil War's bloodiest, most pivotal battles to life. číst celé

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Exploring a wide range of subjects, the poems delve into humanity's intricate relationship with nature and our role in the world. They offer thought-provoking and uplifting reflections, characterized by lyrical and sound-rich language. Each piece is memorable and challenges the reader while maintaining a deeply accessible style, unified by a clear poetic voice.

Noted Civil War historian Richard Wheeler brings this narrative to life with haunting images of the final days of the Civil War: President Lincoln walking through the streets of Richmond, drawing an admiring crowd of blacks; Confederate and Union troops gathering in the fields around Appomattox Court House, mingling with former foes, experiencing disbelief, bitterness, relief. Drawing from numerous eyewitness descriptions, Wheeler effectively recreates a moment of the Civil War that is perhaps unequalled in sheer emotion. This account is as much a tribute to Confederate courage as it is a record of the final triumph of the Union cause.

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