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"First at Bethel, farthest at Gettysburg and Chickamauga and last
at Appomattox" is a phrase that is often used to encapsulate the
role of North Carolina's Confederate soldiers. But the state's
involvement stretched far beyond these few battles. The state was
one of the last to leave the Union but contributed more men and
sustained more dead than any other Southern state. Tar Heels
witnessed the pitched battles of New Bern, Averysboro and
Bentonville, as well as incursions like Sherman's March and
Stoneman's Raid. Join Civil War scholar Michael Hardy as he delves
into the story of North Carolina in the Civil War, from civilians
to soldiers, as these valorous Tar Heels proved they were a force
to be reckoned with.
Few natural features possess as much personality as the peaks of
Grandfather Mountain, which dominate the skyline between Boone and
Linville. The mountain takes its name from its resemblance to the
profile of a sleeping old man; it was known to Cherokee hunters as
Tanawha, or "fabulous eagle." Later visitors came to see the
magnificent views, brave the famous Mile-High Swinging Bridge, and
observe the native flora. The mountain is billed as North
Carolina's top scenic attraction. The advent of photography made
Grandfather Mountain the High Country's most photographed
celebrity, with images crafted by the mountain's longtime owner and
champion, legendary photographer Hugh Morton, as well as mementos
of family gatherings and individual visits. Grandfather Mountain
showcases the rich natural and recreational history of this North
Carolina landmark.
After a year of fighting, armies on both sides of the American
Civil War had abandoned their early optimism regarding a swift
conclusion. Beset by military and political pressures, General
George B. McClellan committed his Army of the Potomac to the
Peninsula Campaign, with the ultimate goal of capturing Richmond
and destroying the surrounding Confederates. Hampered by Lincoln's
demand for troops to protect Washington, a limited Union Army
engaged Confederate forces in a series of engagements in and around
the community of Hanover Court House, Virginia, eventually forcing
a Confederate retreat but missing the critical opportunity to press
on and capture Richmond. It was an opportunity that would never
come again, leading to three more years of protracted conflict, the
rise of Robert E. Lee as Confederate commander, and a missed chance
that haunted McClellan for the rest of his life. Researched from
official reports as well as contemporary accounts, this is the
first detailed look at the battle most widely known as Hanover
Court House and Slash Church. The opening chapters set the stage
for this crucial battle and outline the events that led up to May
27, 1862, and the high tide of the Peninsula Campaign. The book's
main focus is the series of battles that took place between the
forces of Union V Corps commander Fitz John Porter and Confederate
general Lawrence O'Bryan Branch. Photographs of the battle's
central participants are included, along with appendices featuring
the official reports of commanders and lists of casualties from
both sides.
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