Leaves Torn Asunder - Softcover

Glenn L. Pearsall

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1886166463 ISBN 13: 9781886166462

Publisher: North Country Books, 2016

Synopsis

Inspired by actual events, Leaves Torn Asunder chronicles the turmoil in a small mountain settlement during the American Civil War. When the war began most thought it would be over in a matter of months and young farm boys didn't want to miss out on the fun. The war lasted four long tragic years and, to this day, is known for its horrific carnage. Back home, mothers and fathers, and in some cases wives with young children, worried and waited each day for another letter or news of their men at war. And how were they going to manage the endless chores on the farm without their help? By war's end, the courage of the families back home often equaled the bravery of the men fighting for their lives on the battlefield.

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About the Author

Echoes in These Mountains (2008), Mr. Pearsall's first book, tells the stories behind 55 historic sites in Johnsburg, a township in the southeast corner of the Adirondack Mountains. Many of these sites are disappearing in the reclaimed wilderness and Mr. Pearsall permanently preserved the location of each site with GPS coordinates. Echoes also included the first documentation of the boyhood home and possible birthplace of famed Civil War photographer Mathew Brady in Johnsburg, N.Y. The book was awarded a Letter of Commendation from the 35 county Upstate History Alliance in 2009. His second book, When Men and Mountains Meet, (2013) explored the mostly forgotten history of the Adirondacks after the American Revolution when the region was finally at peace after hundreds of years of armed conflict, still virtually unexplored and now thought ripe for enterprise and commercial ventures. It was nominated for the 2014 American Association of State and Local History Leadership Award and was named a National Finalist. Leaves Torn Asunder is Mr. Pearsall's first work of historical fiction. Mr. Pearsall s research on historic topics has appeared in many newspapers, including the New York Times. His articles also appear regularly in the Adirondack Almanac and the New York State History Blog. A senior portfolio manager for a wealth management team in Glens Falls, N.Y., the author lives with his wife, Carol, near the base of Crane Mountain in the Adirondack Mountains of New York State.

Review

Vivid! Drawing from his impassioned knowledge of Adirondack history, Pearsall has crafted a story with appeal far beyond his home region, with poignant scenes of families struggling against the inhumanity of war. --Paul Larson, Producer, Mountain Lake PBS

Edition details

• Publisher: North Country Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1886166463
• ISBN 13: 9781886166462
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 256