On this day in 1862, Union forces by a stroke of luck halted the Confederate Invasion of New Mexico, at that time including Arizona. The Confederates hoped to capture New Mexico and other parts of the West. There were other reasons, but the cash-strapped Confederacy wanted the western mines for the gold and silver. From San Antonio, the […]
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More Surprising Civil War Facts
1.From 1861 to 1865, the number of #orphans in America doubled. 2. #Horses and other draft animals had about a 7 month #life expectancy during the war. 3. The leading cause of death by disease during the war was diarrhea. About one case in 40 was fatal. Poor sanitation in camps and prisoner of war […]
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At Port O’Connor, Texas Library Fundraiser. #TxAuthors are supporters.
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My book tour proved quite fruitful. I met some truly great people, learned a lot, especially information for my next #novel, part II of the #Trilogy. Play the banjo a while, then read the novel, Asunder, then take a nap. Good plan.
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I had a great time on my #novel tour through the #south. My book has #strong #female characters on both sides of the #civilwar
Continue ReadingGeneral McCulloch’s HQ at Wilson Creek Battlefield
Gen. mcculloch had intended to march out and attack the union on the evening of Aug. ninth, but approaching rain made him call off the march because the rain could mess up the powder for their guns. little did he or his fellow Army general price know that union general lyon would surprise the rebels […]
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