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NORTH EAST FLORIDA DURING THE CIVIL WAR
"Captures in rich detail the competition between the Confederates and Unionists, blacks and whites, and
civilians and soldiers in the region. A fascinating and illuminating story told through compelling and
persuasive prose."--Aaron Sheehan-Dean, author of Why Confederates Fought
"A fast-paced social history of the Civil War in northeastern Florida."--John David Smith, editor of
Black Soldiers in Blue
When the Civil War finally came to North Florida, it did so with an intermittent fury that destroyed
much of Jacksonville and scattered its residents. The city was taken four separate times by Federal
forces but abandoned after each of the first three occupations. During the fourth occupation, it was used
as a staging ground for the ill-fated Union invasion of the Florida interior, which ended in the bloody
Battle of Olustee in February 1864. This late Confederate victory, along with the deadly use of
underwater mines against the U.S. Navy along the St. Johns, nearly succeeded in ending the fourth
Union occupation of Jacksonville.
Writing in clear, engaging prose, Daniel Schafer sheds light on this oft-forgotten theatre of war and
details the dynamic racial and cultural factors that led to Florida’s engagement on behalf of the South.
He investigates how fears about the black population increased and held sway over whites, seeking out
the true motives behind both the state and federal initiatives that drove freed blacks from the cities back
to the plantations even before the war's end.
From the Missouri Compromise to Reconstruction, Thunder on the River offers the history of a city and
a region precariously situated as a major center of commerce on the brink of frontier Florida. Historians
and Civil War aficionados alike will not want to miss this important addition to the literature.
Daniel L. Schafer, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at the University of North Florida, is the
author of six books, including Anna Madgigine Jai Kingsley: African Princess, Florida Slave, Plantation
Slave owner.
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"Captures in rich detail the competition between the Confederates and Unionists, blacks and whites, and
civilians and soldiers in the region. A fascinating and illuminating story told through compelling and
persuasive prose."--Aaron Sheehan-Dean, author of Why Confederates Fought
"A fast-paced social history of the Civil War in northeastern Florida."--John David Smith, editor of
Black Soldiers in Blue
When the Civil War finally came to North Florida, it did so with an intermittent fury that destroyed
much of Jacksonville and scattered its residents. The city was taken four separate times by Federal
forces but abandoned after each of the first three occupations. During the fourth occupation, it was used
as a staging ground for the ill-fated Union invasion of the Florida interior, which ended in the bloody
Battle of Olustee in February 1864. This late Confederate victory, along with the deadly use of
underwater mines against the U.S. Navy along the St. Johns, nearly succeeded in ending the fourth
Union occupation of Jacksonville.
Writing in clear, engaging prose, Daniel Schafer sheds light on this oft-forgotten theatre of war and
details the dynamic racial and cultural factors that led to Florida’s engagement on behalf of the South.
He investigates how fears about the black population increased and held sway over whites, seeking out
the true motives behind both the state and federal initiatives that drove freed blacks from the cities back
to the plantations even before the war's end.
From the Missouri Compromise to Reconstruction, Thunder on the River offers the history of a city and
a region precariously situated as a major center of commerce on the brink of frontier Florida. Historians
and Civil War aficionados alike will not want to miss this important addition to the literature.
Daniel L. Schafer, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of History at the University of North Florida, is the
author of six books, including Anna Madgigine Jai Kingsley: African Princess, Florida Slave, Plantation
Slave owner.
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A Small but Spartan Band
by Zack C. Waters, James C. Edmonds
THE FLORIDA BRIGADE IN THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
A unit that saw significant action in many of the engagements of the Civil War’s eastern theater
Until this work, no comprehensive study of the Florida units that served in Robert E. Lee’s Army of
Northern Virginia (ANV) had been attempted, and problems attend the few studies of particular Florida
units that have appeared. Based on more than two decades of research, Waters and Edmonds have
produced a study that covers all units from Florida in the ANV, and does so in an objective and reliable
fashion.
Drawn from what was then a turbulent and thinly settled frontier region, the Florida troops serving in the
Confederacy were never numerous, but they had the good or bad luck of finding themselves at crucial
points in several significant battles such as Gettysburg where their conduct continues to be a source of
contention. Additionally, the study of these units and their service permits an examination of important
topics affecting the Civil War soldier: lack of supplies, the status of folks at home, dissension over
civilian control of soldiers and units from the various Confederate states, and widespread and
understandable problems of morale. Despite the appalling conditions of combat, these soldiers were
capable of the highest courage in combat. This work is an important contribution to the record of Lee’s
troops, ever a subject of intense interest.
Zack C. Waters is Adjunct Professor of history at Georgia Highlands College. He has published articles
on Florida’s CSA history in Florida Historical Quarterly, Civil War Regiments, Apalachee Review, and
El Escribano.
James C. Edmonds is self-employed in Port Royal, South Carolina.
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by Zack C. Waters, James C. Edmonds
THE FLORIDA BRIGADE IN THE ARMY OF NORTHERN VIRGINIA
A unit that saw significant action in many of the engagements of the Civil War’s eastern theater
Until this work, no comprehensive study of the Florida units that served in Robert E. Lee’s Army of
Northern Virginia (ANV) had been attempted, and problems attend the few studies of particular Florida
units that have appeared. Based on more than two decades of research, Waters and Edmonds have
produced a study that covers all units from Florida in the ANV, and does so in an objective and reliable
fashion.
Drawn from what was then a turbulent and thinly settled frontier region, the Florida troops serving in the
Confederacy were never numerous, but they had the good or bad luck of finding themselves at crucial
points in several significant battles such as Gettysburg where their conduct continues to be a source of
contention. Additionally, the study of these units and their service permits an examination of important
topics affecting the Civil War soldier: lack of supplies, the status of folks at home, dissension over
civilian control of soldiers and units from the various Confederate states, and widespread and
understandable problems of morale. Despite the appalling conditions of combat, these soldiers were
capable of the highest courage in combat. This work is an important contribution to the record of Lee’s
troops, ever a subject of intense interest.
Zack C. Waters is Adjunct Professor of history at Georgia Highlands College. He has published articles
on Florida’s CSA history in Florida Historical Quarterly, Civil War Regiments, Apalachee Review, and
El Escribano.
James C. Edmonds is self-employed in Port Royal, South Carolina.
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GETTYSBURG BATTLEFIELD RELICS AND SOUVENIRS by MIKE O'DONNELL
Hot off the press, This book is fully illustrated with a wealth of artifacts and souvenirs from
Gettysburg, the most popular and studied battle of The War Between The States. Pictures of artifacts
from both public and private collections, some of which have never been published. 319 pages,
hardcover.
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Hot off the press, This book is fully illustrated with a wealth of artifacts and souvenirs from
Gettysburg, the most popular and studied battle of The War Between The States. Pictures of artifacts
from both public and private collections, some of which have never been published. 319 pages,
hardcover.
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BIOGRAPHICAL ROSTERS OF FLORIDA'S CONFEDERATE AND UNION SOLDIERS 1861-1865 HARTMAN
AND COLES
A must have set of books on Florida's Civil War soldiers. Full of biographies,
photos of known soldiers, flags, and personal items from Florida's soldiers. 6
volumes including index. Published by Broadfoot Publishing Company. A valuable
tool for the serious historian & genealogist . Enough said.
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AND COLES
A must have set of books on Florida's Civil War soldiers. Full of biographies,
photos of known soldiers, flags, and personal items from Florida's soldiers. 6
volumes including index. Published by Broadfoot Publishing Company. A valuable
tool for the serious historian & genealogist . Enough said.
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A NEW CANNAN PRIVATE IN THE CIVIL WAR LETTERS OF JUSTUS
SILLIMAN 17 CONNECTICUT VOLS.
A long out of print book, published by the New Cannan Historical Society in 1984.
Edited by Edward Marcus. The book consist of 140 letters From Private Silliman to
his family during the War Between The States. Silliman served with The Army Of
The Potomac October 1862- September 1863, in South Carolina October
1863-February 1864, and in Florida February 1864-June 1865. Battles and
campaigns through the eyes of an enlisted very important is an inventory of
Jefferson Davis's private property captured at Waldo, Florida June 15, 1865. Paper
back, 117 pages, with illustrations.
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SILLIMAN 17 CONNECTICUT VOLS.
A long out of print book, published by the New Cannan Historical Society in 1984.
Edited by Edward Marcus. The book consist of 140 letters From Private Silliman to
his family during the War Between The States. Silliman served with The Army Of
The Potomac October 1862- September 1863, in South Carolina October
1863-February 1864, and in Florida February 1864-June 1865. Battles and
campaigns through the eyes of an enlisted very important is an inventory of
Jefferson Davis's private property captured at Waldo, Florida June 15, 1865. Paper
back, 117 pages, with illustrations.
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FLORIDA DURING THE CIVIL WAR
Author: John E. Johns 265 pages with illustrations.
covers Florida during the Civil War, Politics, Battles, and everyday living. This a long
out of print 1989 re-print of the original 1963 print. Published the University Press of
Florida. One of the best books on Florida during the Civil War.
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Author: John E. Johns 265 pages with illustrations.
covers Florida during the Civil War, Politics, Battles, and everyday living. This a long
out of print 1989 re-print of the original 1963 print. Published the University Press of
Florida. One of the best books on Florida during the Civil War.
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W.W. LORING FLORIDA'S FORGOTTEN GENERAL
BY JAMES W. RAAB.
Few officers resigned from the United States Army to enter the Confederate service
with a richer experience than Loring. In May 1861 he was 6 months from his 42nd
birthday and had been soldiering since he had been 14. He had served in the Seminole
wars in Florida at a time when most of his latter associates were learning parade
ground tactics on the fields of West Point. He later studied law and when Florida
became a state Loring served in the state legislature. During the Mexican war he
became a captain, a major, and a Lt. Colonel. winning brevet promotions for gallantry
and meritorious conduct. At Mexico City he would loose an arm leading an assault.
The book covers his early life and his service in the civil war and later in Egypt.One of
Florida's great Civil War Generals
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BY JAMES W. RAAB.
Few officers resigned from the United States Army to enter the Confederate service
with a richer experience than Loring. In May 1861 he was 6 months from his 42nd
birthday and had been soldiering since he had been 14. He had served in the Seminole
wars in Florida at a time when most of his latter associates were learning parade
ground tactics on the fields of West Point. He later studied law and when Florida
became a state Loring served in the state legislature. During the Mexican war he
became a captain, a major, and a Lt. Colonel. winning brevet promotions for gallantry
and meritorious conduct. At Mexico City he would loose an arm leading an assault.
The book covers his early life and his service in the civil war and later in Egypt.One of
Florida's great Civil War Generals
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DEAR BELLE, LETTERS FROM A CADET AND OFFICER TO HIS
SWEETHEART 1858-1865
editing and narrative by Katherine s. Crary, with forward by Bruce Catton.
The letters of Tulley McCrea to his sweetheart Belle. The letters span from the time he
was at West Point (George Armstrong Custer's room-mate). through the Civil War.
Graduating from West Point in the spring of 1862 he entered the U.S. service in the 1st
U.S. Artillery . The letters cover his actions at Antietam, Fredericksburg,
Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and at the Battle of Olustee, Florida where he was
wounded in both legs.
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SWEETHEART 1858-1865
editing and narrative by Katherine s. Crary, with forward by Bruce Catton.
The letters of Tulley McCrea to his sweetheart Belle. The letters span from the time he
was at West Point (George Armstrong Custer's room-mate). through the Civil War.
Graduating from West Point in the spring of 1862 he entered the U.S. service in the 1st
U.S. Artillery . The letters cover his actions at Antietam, Fredericksburg,
Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and at the Battle of Olustee, Florida where he was
wounded in both legs.
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MORE CONFEDERATE FACES, BY WILLIAM ALBAUGH.
Excellent book on photographs of Confederate Soldiers, reprinted by
Broadfoot Publishing Company, New in wrapper.
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Excellent book on photographs of Confederate Soldiers, reprinted by
Broadfoot Publishing Company, New in wrapper.
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CONFEDERATE HANDGUNS, BY WILLIAM ALBAUGH, HUGH BENET
JR., AND EDWARD N. SIMMONS
A monumental study concerning the guns and the men who made them. A reprint by
Broadfoot Publishing Company. New in original wrapper.
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JR., AND EDWARD N. SIMMONS
A monumental study concerning the guns and the men who made them. A reprint by
Broadfoot Publishing Company. New in original wrapper.
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