Andrew Carroll Books

In 1998, Andrew Carroll established the Legacy Project to honor veterans by preserving their letters for future generations. Since then, over 50,000 war letters have been collected from various sources across the nation. This extraordinary compilation provides deep insights into conflicts ranging from the Civil War to the Persian Gulf and beyond. The collection features gripping accounts of combat written right after intense battles, heartfelt expressions of love from homesick soldiers, humorous tales about difficult conditions, and profound reflections on warfare. Among the most poignant are last letters—emotional messages written just hours before the sender's death. This anthology showcases the remarkable contributions and literary talents of ordinary soldiers, marines, airmen, sailors, as well as war nurses, journalists, spies, and chaplains. It also includes unpublished letters from notable figures like William T. Sherman, Clara Barton, Theodore Roosevelt, and Norman Schwarzkopf. This work stands as a tribute to those who have served the country and celebrates the enduring impact and beauty of personal letters.

Timeless. Powerful. Intimate. Unforgettable. "Letters of a Nation" is the most comprehensive collection of American letters ever assembled, featuring over 200 extraordinary letters--many published here for the first time--by presidents, slaves, soldiers, prisoners, explorers, writers, revolutionaries, Native Americans, artists, religious and civil rights leaders, and Americans from all walks of life.

The book is a reprint of a classic work originally published in 1857, preserving its historical significance and literary style. It offers readers a glimpse into the themes and societal norms of the time, reflecting the author's insights and perspectives. The reprint aims to make this important piece of literature accessible to contemporary audiences, allowing them to explore its enduring relevance and impact on modern thought.

ONE HUNDRED YEARS OF EXTRAORDINARY SPEECHES, ONE TIMELESS COLLECTION. This record showcases the most impassioned, inspirational, and infuriating orations delivered by Americans over the past century. It features a diverse array of voices, including poets, politicians, artists, astronauts, scoundrels, sports heroes, Native Americans, and Nobel laureates. This comprehensive anthology includes over 150 speeches, sermons, eulogies, radio broadcasts, courtroom pleas, fireside chats, public tributes, and commencement addresses. Spanning from the eve of the twentieth century through significant historical events like the Progressive Era, the Depression, two World Wars, the civil rights movement, McCarthyism, Vietnam, feminism, and the Reagan years, it brings us to the threshold of the new millennium. The words of these individuals, both renowned and obscure, challenged the nation's conscience, summoned it to action, honored fallen heroes, and gave voice to the marginalized, energizing America's spirit during desperate times. This collection features well-known and lesser-known speeches from figures such as the Roosevelts, the Kennedys, Mark Twain, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and many more. These voices tell the story of their age from various platforms, capturing the dramatic oratory of a century like no other collection.