April 6, 2003
April 13, 2003
Some of the reference for this story came from the book Capital
Losses, which is now out of print.
We recommend these books that contain off-beat stories of the
Civil War:
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The
Civil War Strange & Fascinating Facts
by Burke Davis
Wonderfully entertaining,
this almanac takes a new look at the personalities and events
of the years 1861–1865. Among the "firsts" of
this era were the submarine, the snorkel, the income tax, aerial
reconnaissance, the first black Army officer. Also: the symbols
of the Confederacy, famousonlookers, whatever happened to some
of the famous and lesser-known characters; and more.
6¼” x 9¼” 249 pages, illustrated,
hardbound
#35 Civil War Facts $9.00  |
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Unknown
Civil War
by Webb Garrison
Odd, peculiar, and unusual stories of the War Between the States,
divided into the following chapters: Shenanigans and Snafus:
the Railsplitter and his Clan: Slavery: Generals and Battles:
Myths, Ridles, and Enigmas: First Happenings and Doings; Johnny
Reb and Billy Yank; Record Makers and Breakers; Fresh and Salt
Water; and Laws and Politics.
6” x 9” 301 pages, index, illustrated, paperbound
#421 Unknown Civil War $14.95 |
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Here are two volumes containing
reproductions of Flashbacks cartoons:
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A Cartoon of the District of Columbia Flashbacks Volume One Patrick M. Reynolds brings history to life with a sense
of humor. His exciting drawings put you on the scene with the
conflicts, madness, plus the wheeling and dealing that resulted
in the location and construction of the U.S. capital city. This
book covers the early history of DC from 1776 to 1863. You'll
be surprised at how many cities served as the U.S. capital; you'll
be amazed that the city was built--despite all the bickering,
petty jealousies, and down-right stupidity.
11¾" x 7½" 106 pages, full color illustrations,
index, paperbound ISBN 0-932514-31-6
#F1 Cartoon History of DC $25.00 |
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DC Neighborhoods Flashbacks
Vol. Two Artist-writer Patrick M. Reynolds takes
you to the Washington that tourists seldom see The U.S. capital
expanded with the growth of public transportation into such areas
as Shepard Park, Takoma Park, Chevy Chase, Kalorama, Dupont Circle,
Adams Morgan, Capital Hill, LDroit Park, Tenleytown, Brookland,
and others. Stories in this book go back to the explorations
of Capt. John Smith in the 1600s and the Indian Wars of early
Virginia, continuing into the 20th century with the introduction
of the cherry trees to Washington and the end of segregation
in public schools.
11¾" x 7½" 106 pages, full color illustrations,
index, paperbound ISBN 0-932514-31-6
#F2 Cartoon History of DC $14.95
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