Great Civil War Series

clayw1pi · 05-23-2010, 01:47 PM

The following are an eight book series of battles during the Civil War. It follows the exploits of 2 fictional cousins, Harry Kenton who fights for the South and Dick Mason who fights for the North. Both are from Kentucky, who's allegiance stays with the Union. These are great reads:

The Civil War Series

* The Guns of Bull Run, a story of the Civil War’s eve (1914)
* The Guns of Shiloh, a story of the great western campaign (1914)
* The Scouts of Stonewall, the story of the great valley campaign (1914)
* The Sword of Antietam, a story of the nation’s crisis (1914)
* The Star of Gettysburg, a story of southern high tide (1915)
* The Rock of Chickamauga, a story of the western crisis (1915)
* The Shades of the Wilderness, a story of Lee’s great stand (1916)
* The Tree of Appomattox, a story of the Civil War's close (1916)

neilmarr · 05-23-2010, 02:57 PM

Many thanks. Do you have links, Clay?

SteveK · 05-23-2010, 07:07 PM

The entire series is available on Gutenberg.org. They're written by Joseph A. Altsheler. They also have "Before the Dawn: A Story of the Fall of Richmond", written 12 years prior to the series, which is an independent novel. All these titles are also listed on the Gutenberg "wars" bookshelf.

I haven't read any of the titles, but I thought they sounded familiar from previous visits to Gutenberg. As indicated above, the entire series plus an independent novel is available on Gutenberg. I haven't checked any other public domain sites.

Enjoy!

SteveK

AnemicOak · 05-23-2010, 07:19 PM

AFAIK they're all posted in our ebook section here on MR.

SteveK · 05-23-2010, 08:07 PM

AnemicOak - I just checked, and it does appear that the entire Civil War series is available on MR in select formats. Other works by the same author are also available.

I should have thought to check MR before checking Gutenberg!

Thanks.

SteveK

cheerio6414 · 05-24-2010, 07:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveK

The entire series is available on Gutenberg.org. They're written by Joseph A. Altsheler. They also have "Before the Dawn: A Story of the Fall of Richmond", written 12 years prior to the series, which is an independent novel. All these titles are also listed on the Gutenberg "wars" bookshelf.

I haven't read any of the titles, but I thought they sounded familiar from previous visits to Gutenberg. As indicated above, the entire series plus an independent novel is available on Gutenberg. I haven't checked any other public domain sites.

Enjoy!

SteveK

Thanks, I love history and especially Civil War

clayw1pi · 05-28-2010, 08:13 AM

Here's the Gutenberg Link:

http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/US_Civ...9.2C_1862-1919

SameOldStory · 05-28-2010, 02:28 PM

"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is a truly great "Civil War" story. And it's free too.

clayw1pi · 06-04-2010, 08:23 AM

Thanks for the recommendation. Good timing too as I just finished "The Tree of Appomattox." This was the last in the 8 book series. Thoroughly enjoyed all 8 volumes.

neilmarr · 06-04-2010, 09:59 AM

Thanks, for that folks. I'm just in the middle of a GA Henty Civil War piece from MR (many thanks to the admirable Crutledge for an excellent presentation of the Henty novels). Now looking forward to Kenton's work, which is absolutely new to me. Thanks again and best wishes. Neil

Guns4Hire · 06-04-2010, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neilmarr

Thanks, for that folks. I'm just in the middle of a GA Henty Civil War piece from MR (many thanks to the admirable Crutledge for an excellent presentation of the Henty novels). Now looking forward to Kenton's work, which is absolutely new to me. Thanks again and best wishes. Neil

Whats the title of the GA Henty book?

05-23-2010, 01:47 PM	#1
clayw1pi Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 56 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sebring, Florida Device: Kindle For PC	Great Civil War Series The following are an eight book series of battles during the Civil War. It follows the exploits of 2 fictional cousins, Harry Kenton who fights for the South and Dick Mason who fights for the North. Both are from Kentucky, who's allegiance stays with the Union. These are great reads: The Civil War Series * The Guns of Bull Run, a story of the Civil War’s eve (1914) * The Guns of Shiloh, a story of the great western campaign (1914) * The Scouts of Stonewall, the story of the great valley campaign (1914) * The Sword of Antietam, a story of the nation’s crisis (1914) * The Star of Gettysburg, a story of southern high tide (1915) * The Rock of Chickamauga, a story of the western crisis (1915) * The Shades of the Wilderness, a story of Lee’s great stand (1916) * The Tree of Appomattox, a story of the Civil War's close (1916)

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05-23-2010, 02:57 PM	#2
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Many thanks. Do you have links, Clay?

05-23-2010, 07:07 PM	#3
SteveK Addict Posts: 272 Karma: 1017902 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Kindle PW, PW2, Kindle3, Kobo Glo, tablets, phone	The entire series is available on Gutenberg.org. They're written by Joseph A. Altsheler. They also have "Before the Dawn: A Story of the Fall of Richmond", written 12 years prior to the series, which is an independent novel. All these titles are also listed on the Gutenberg "wars" bookshelf. I haven't read any of the titles, but I thought they sounded familiar from previous visits to Gutenberg. As indicated above, the entire series plus an independent novel is available on Gutenberg. I haven't checked any other public domain sites. Enjoy! SteveK

05-23-2010, 07:19 PM	#4
AnemicOak Bookaholic Posts: 14,391 Karma: 54969924 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Minnesota Device: iPad Mini 4, AuraHD, iPhone XR +	AFAIK they're all posted in our ebook section here on MR.

05-23-2010, 08:07 PM	#5
SteveK Addict Posts: 272 Karma: 1017902 Join Date: Nov 2008 Device: Kindle PW, PW2, Kindle3, Kobo Glo, tablets, phone	AnemicOak - I just checked, and it does appear that the entire Civil War series is available on MR in select formats. Other works by the same author are also available. I should have thought to check MR before checking Gutenberg! Thanks. SteveK

05-28-2010, 08:13 AM	#7
clayw1pi Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 56 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sebring, Florida Device: Kindle For PC	Here's the Gutenberg Link: http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/US_Civ...9.2C_1862-1919

05-28-2010, 02:28 PM	#8
SameOldStory My True Self Posts: 3,126 Karma: 66242098 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Trantor, Galactic Center Device: Galaxy Tab 2 7.0	"An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge" is a truly great "Civil War" story. And it's free too.

06-04-2010, 08:23 AM	#9
clayw1pi Enthusiast Posts: 30 Karma: 56 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sebring, Florida Device: Kindle For PC	Thanks for the recommendation. Good timing too as I just finished "The Tree of Appomattox." This was the last in the 8 book series. Thoroughly enjoyed all 8 volumes.

06-04-2010, 09:59 AM	#10
neilmarr neilmarr Posts: 7,215 Karma: 6000059 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Monaco-Menton, France Device: sony	Thanks, for that folks. I'm just in the middle of a GA Henty Civil War piece from MR (many thanks to the admirable Crutledge for an excellent presentation of the Henty novels). Now looking forward to Kenton's work, which is absolutely new to me. Thanks again and best wishes. Neil

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