The Longest Raid
This snowed-in day let me finally take a look at an autographed book my daughter had given me for Christmas, one you also might like if you've an interest in the Civil War (or "The Yankee Incursion"). It's THE LONGEST RAID OF THE CIVIL WAR, by Lester V. Horwitz - - researched timeline and stories from the thousand-mile raid by Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan. Interesting. It's put out by Farmcourt Publishing, of Cincinnati. Morgan's ride fought its way through parts of Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. Legend holds that the famed Old Oaken Bucket trophy of the Purdue-I.U. rivalry is a vessel from which Morgan's men drank water at an Indiana farm. Snowed-in, it's great.
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Really? I like the part about the PU-IU thing. Another book I'm going to have to add to my list.
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Better you should get a copy than wait for me to finish it and loan it to you. I'm still reading the Tommy Franks autobiog. I started ayear-and-a-half-ago. I did this past year almost finish Patton's WAR AS I KNEW IT, but still have going a good book about lincoln and one offering new insights on the Battle of Gettysburg by a distant relative of mine. Sort of like taking a bite out of each piece in a box of chocolates. 0 -
We had our honeymoon in Corydon IN and I dragged my wife to the battle sight where the homeguard tried to fight off Gen. Morgan. We stayed at a B&B that Morgan used as his headquarters. She was real thrilled. 0 -
That's cool to me, too. Historic sites are usually full of experiences. My lady and I hope I someday get enough time to visit Gettysburg and do everything from the march across the wheat field to the ghost tour. 0 -
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Better you should get a copy than wait for me to finish it and loan it to you. I'm still reading the Tommy Franks autobiog. I started ayear-and-a-half-ago. I did this past year almost finish Patton's WAR AS I KNEW IT, but still have going a good book about lincoln and one offering new insights on the Battle of Gettysburg by a distant relative of mine. Sort of like taking a bite out of each piece in a box of chocolates.
Naw, I'd never expect someone to loan it too me. I have a few lined up that I want to read. I'll get out and buy it sometime. Do you have a Sam's Membership? They have some excellent prices on some good books. The last few I've read were from there..Brand new one from Tom Clancy, Robert Crais, Frederick Forsyth. Excellent.0 -
I'm not a Sam's member but have read & enjoyed quite a few Clancy books. Another good one underway here at home is Col. Hal Moore's WE WERE SOLDIERS, the book telling what Mel Gibson's great movie portrays. Talk about reality and action! 0 -
quote:Originally posted by NickCWinter
I'm not a Sam's member but have read & enjoyed quite a few Clancy books. Another good one underway here at home is Col. Hal Moore's WE WERE SOLDIERS, the book telling what Mel Gibson's great movie portrays. Talk about reality and action!
Whenever I get the book back, I'll loan it too you. "Shooter"- about the top ranked marine sniper in the invasion of Baghdad. He was pushing for a "mobile sniper unit" forever, until they finally allowed him to use it. It's non-stop action, and none of that hard-ass crap. This guy breaks down and cries, then wipes his face and goes back at it. Fantastic book. My father-in-law has it right now. I plan on doing a rotating giveaway on here. I'll have you start us off.0 -
Cubs, I'd like to read that book, got to thinking about it Sunday night while watching Tom Berringer in the two "Sniper" movies. 0 -
quote:Originally posted by NickCWinter
That's cool to me, too. Historic sites are usually full of experiences. My lady and I hope I someday get enough time to visit Gettysburg and do everything from the march across the wheat field to the ghost tour.
I've been to Gettysburg at least eleven times that I can remember for sure. I think I enjoy visiting the place.[:)]
I've walked about every part of that place at least once, and most of it several times. I've probably read 12 to 15 thousand pages at least on just that battle, and maybe more than that.
E-mail sent Nick.
I've been to every major battlefield at least once, and quite a few several times. It's obviously one of my areas of interest.[:)]0 -
There are battle fields and then there's Gettysburg. I know bloodier fighting occurred elsewhere, and it can be argued this wasn't the turning point of the war. But it was significant and the real-life story includes a wealth of ironies, tragedies, and some glory. 0 -
That battle could have been won by the South on at least three different occasions with just a bit of luck, or if some people had moved when they should have. 0 -
True. Perhaps in a parallel universe it was so, and Benteen returned to Custer's aid, inexplicably scattering Indian resistance. I think you've hit on one big reason we keep revisiting such scenes, both in books and in person. The what-if. 0
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