Patriots and Rebels - Softcover

Bush, John C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 149917926X ISBN 13: 9781499179262

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2014

Synopsis

PATRIOTS AND REBELS is a true story, imagined, and set in the years 1863-65. In it we encounter the stark reality of patriotism and rebellion played out in the words, thoughts, experiences and emotions of Thomas Files and his fourteen-year-old daughter Mary Francis. Born and raised in the hill country of north Alabama, Tom is determined to defend the United States of America as his ancestors had done in 1776. His strong sense of patriotic loyalty places him and his family in situations of profound conflict and danger. Patriots and Rebels is based on the actual records of real people, as found in the National Archives and published biographical sketches. There were at least a hundred thousand men like Tom Files – white Southerners fighting for the Union – from every Confederate state except South Carolina. Their story has been largely neglected, particularly in historical fiction.

>>> “A STANDOUT IN CIVIL WAR LITERATURE”

“Patriots and Rebels is an impressive work that combines both engaging storytelling and historical fact and context. Commitment to historical accuracy without relying on common myths or stereotypes has established this book as a standout in Civil War literature”

WILLIAM R. FERRIS, Professor of History, University of North Carolina; Center for the Study of the American South; former chairman, National Endowment for the Humanities.

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From the Author

 "It is an impressive work that combines both engaging storytelling and historical fact and context. Your commitment to historical accuracy without relying on common myths or stereotypes has established your new book as a standout in Civil War literature" 
William R. Ferris, Eminent Professor of History,University of North Carolina; Senior Associate Director, Center for the Study of the American South; Past chairman, National Endowment for the Humanities.

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From the Foreword:
"This book is a must-read for anyone interested in life in the South in the Civil War and the mixed loyalties that helped to bring down the Old Order.  It stands in total contradiction to the usual stereotypes and misconceptions of white Southerners during and after this great American conflict." 
Kent Wright, Program Director, Tennessee Valley Civil War Round Table, Huntsville, Alabama

About this edition

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 149917926X
• ISBN 13: 9781499179262
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 286