57 shades of gray book civil war in virginia

Shades of gray comics and stories, a comic book written and drawn by jimmy gownley shades of grey. Kindle edition published in 2008, 0979600006 paperback published in 2008, nook pu. Shades of gray, a 1948 documentary produced as part of the u. I recommend it to kids who are interested in or learning about the civil war. Jul 24, 2009 a trailer for the awardwinning civil war novel shades of gray by historical fiction author jessica james, using art by renowned civil war artist dale gallon. According to a family record in his pension file, william b.

According to the book virginia and virginians by robert alonzo brock page 726 under the heading of john t. Through shades of gray, will grows in how he views the war, the union, and the confederacy. Bibb, sons of confederate veterans, trimble camp 1836 a classic love story as much as it is a war story. The stores red tag specials offer deeply discounted prices on dozens of titles every day. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live. A trailer for the awardwinning civil war novel shades of gray by historical fiction author jessica james, using art by renowned civil war artist dale gallon. Jan 01, 2008 yet author jessica james, in her novel shades of gray.

The department of confederate military records was formed by an act of the general assembly on march 12, 1912. Williamsburg makes a perfect middle point between virginia beach and richmond, so be sure to take in all the region has to offer for civil war history buffs. Yet author jessica james, in her novel shades of gray. The story of the civil war as told by participants, volume 1 henry steele commager bobbsmerrill, 1950 confederate states of america 1201 pages. Ernest furgurson, author of ashes of glory and chancellorsville 1863, brings his talents to a pivotal and often neglected civil war battlethe fierce, unremitting slaughter at cold harbor, virginia, which ended the lives of 10,000 union soldiers. Cold harbor 1864 vintage civil war library by ernest b. Both the revolutionary war and the civil war involved siege warfare here. It would likely be helpful for the reader to already know some about the civil war beforehand. Winner of numerous awards and often compared to gone with the wind, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country and their honor. The most recent addition to this segment of the book industry comes from a gettysburg author, jessica james.

A novel of the civil war in virginia isbn 9780979600005, softback, 524 pages is a worthy addition to the line up. A novel of the civil war in virginia noble cause book 1 military heroes through history above and beyond book 2 military heroes through history liberty and destiny book 3 military heroes through history. Ellen adair was a sweet, somewhat silly 17yearold and well into her second year at hollins institute when one day in january 1863, with the civil war showing no sign of ending anytime soon, her father. Many southwest virginians are familiar with famous battles of the american civil war that happened in such places as antietam, gettysburg, atlanta, vicksburg, new orleans, richmond, or manassas. Lang the deutsch publishing company, baltimore, maryland, 1895. Mosby pursued a legal career and practiced law before the civil war in bristol, virginia. Getting shot by your own is to be avoided, so the indigo that was in ample supply in the south would have to be ru. The gray ghost of civil war virginia jessica james. The virginia shoppurveyors of fine goods made in, or inspired by the commonwealth of virginia. A novel of the civil war in virginia or tale of the war for it is rare, then, to look upon the war and see beyond the issues to the people, the flesh and blood, whose lives and loyalties were tested in a bitter and deadly upheaval of american history. When the war broke out in 1861 mosby joined a cavalry company. During the civil war years there was a general breakdown of law and order in the counties of central west virginia. Sep 19, 20 so excited to announce the release of a new e book as a companion to noble cause formerly shades of gray, that shares information about the life and exploits of colonel john singleton mosby, the reallife confederate soldier that my civil war novel is based on. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia.

This evening after dinner you will take the shadows of gray and blue candlelight walking tour. As you can see on the back of the card, the picture is a print of a painting by the artist mort kunstler, i love these. This act replaced the office of the secretary of virginia military records and appointed the secretary for a term of two years to be paid out of the military fund. Jul 10, 2015 follow the footsteps of both union and confederate soldiers on the numerous trails and battle lines within the peninsula campaign of 1862. What do you think of uncle jeds stand against fighting in the war. The american civil war, also known as the war between the states or simply the civil war see naming, was a civil war fought from 1861 to 1865 in the united states after several southern slave states declared their secession and formed the confederate states of america the confederacy or the south. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war. West virginia is the only state formed by seceding from a confederate state. A novel of the civil war in virginia 3in1 boxed set alert.

John singleton mosby december 6, 1833 may 30, 1916, also known by his nickname, the gray ghost, was a confederate army cavalry battalion commander in the american civil war. The awardwinning historical fiction novel shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate cavalry officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their honor. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate cause. The gray ghost of civil war virginia book by jessica james. Mar 20, 2008 the most recent addition to this segment of the book industry comes from a gettysburg author, jessica james. Book gives details of civil war in loudoun washington post. Timeline construct your timeline see lesson 1 projects lesson 1 timeline figures.

Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical. Mountaineers are always free, by mark a snell, history press, 2011, 256 pages. You can read more about it on my blog life in the past lane. Arcadia publishing has released a new title, on this day in west virginia civil war history. Nov 01, 1989 shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his immediate family after the civil war. What happened when uncle jed and will went down to help repair the mill. Varhola is a writer, editor and publisher who lives in the hill country north of san antonio, tex. See more ideas about west virginia, history and virginia. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The gray family were early seated in virginia, coming from ireland. After the first battle of manassas bull run he resigned his commission from the 1 st virginia cavalry due to differences he had with general robert e. No name in the annals of the civil war conjures up a more romantic and aweinspiring image than that of confederate colonel john singleton mosby of virginia. Shopping the civil war store virginia is for lovers.

Shades of gray a novel of the civil war in virginia. Jun 23, 2012 mosby pursued a legal career and practiced law before the civil war in bristol, virginia. Follow the footsteps of both union and confederate soldiers on the numerous trails and battle lines within the peninsula campaign of 1862. The next generationshades of gray, the tenth episode of the first season of. I think it is the best civil war fiction book since cold mountain. A legal history of the civil war premium ebooks online ebooks.

Vintage grand army of the republic shield gar pin back ribbon topper. The gray ghost of civil war virginia jessica james award. Buy shades of gray and feel the raw emotion and passion today. Buy a cheap copy of the gray ghost of civil war virginia book by jessica james. The gray ghost, mosby in warrenton, virginia cavalry military. Honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this epic. Dec 22, 2015 5 things you didnt know about confederate gray ive lost count of how many times ive explained the oversimplified rule that during the civil war the confederates aka guys from the south, good guys, bad guys depending on your point of view wore gray and the union troops aka guys from the north, good guys, bad guys. A sweeping paranormal time travel saga about a love that lives forever a royal affair series.

The civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his parents and brother and sisters, the pain will never end. Armys professional medical film series shades of gray, the nineteenth episode of the third season of heroesshades of gray star trek. Shades of gray portray an american civil war era camp band. Why was gray used as the color of confederate uniforms. Image courtesy of don troiani, historic art prints. Honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this epic civil war love story that pits brother against brother. Glasgow 195686, a collection of photographs by oscar marzaroli including an essay by william mcilvanney. A few efforts have been made over the past 50 years at revision, but by and large the public perception of that history is the same as that of our greatgrandparents generation. So excited to announce the release of a new ebook as a companion to noble cause formerly shades of gray, that shares information about the life and exploits of colonel john singleton mosby, the reallife confederate soldier that my civil war novel is based on you can read more about it on my blog life in the past lane its currently available on amazon and smashwords, but will be. The civil war store stocks hundreds of inprint titles, including difficult to find reprints. It would likely be helpful for the reader to already know some about the civil war when young will is left an orphan, he is delivered to his aunt and uncle, a place he does not want to be. This epic love story illuminates the fine line between friends and enemies at a time when traditions and principles were worth defending at all costs. Published by patriot press, the novel concerns the growing relationship between a virginian who is a.

The confederate partisan rangers were created to operate in small detachments behind union lines to counter union forces and home guards and protect southern sympathizers and their families. John gray married polly, daughter of jacob and nancy leece. He is author of life in civil war america and everyday life during the civil war, is a coauthor of armchair reader. T he civil war store at the national museum of the civil war soldier located at pamplin historical park offers the finest selection of civil warrelated books and collectibles in virginia. Stuart, from a court of inquiry investigating stuarts actions in the battle of gettysburg. Yet few are aware that this region, too, was a beehive of war activity. During the civil war it was a union held position in the center of a confederate state and helped shelter thousands of slave refugees. Pages in category virginia civil war regiments the following 120 pages are in this category, out of 120 total. Why did will feel like throwing out his button collection. Wills family in winchester, virginia has been wiped out in the civil war. Shades of gray civil war era camp band home facebook. Civil war, and has written many articles on the conflict.

Shades of gray by carolyn reeder in the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. The states that remained were known as the union or the north. The group is made up mainly of confederate reenactors in the new england area of the usa. If you only buy one book in 2009, make it this one. If you like emotional journeys, rich southern backdrops, and epic stories of devotion, then youll adore jessica jamess captivating civil war adventure. The civil war in southwest virginia hollins magazine. In the 1988 alternate history novel gray victory author robert skimin depicts mosby as the head of military intelligence after the confederacy wins the civil war. His command, the 43rd battalion, virginia cavalry, known as mosbys rangers or mosbys raiders, was a partisan ranger unit noted for its lightningquick raids and its ability to elude union army pursuers and. Ironically, these early fatigue roundabouts were gray, just as the confederate jackets would be during the civil war. The civil war history of west virginia became rote by the mid20th century. Branch, company g, 57th north carolina infantry, embodies the typical confederate shell jacket or roundabout in color and cut. Civil war maps, available online, west virginia library of. The epitome of the southern cavalier, colonel mosby was a charismatic officer whose small band of partisans outwitted and outfought the union army on the fields and farmlands of northern.