The experience of the war-torn northern Shenandoah Valley
Just before the dark storm clouds enveloped the nation for years, a young enterprising naturalist tried to mine as best he could a stretch of free time, uncovering every means available in Nature to be rid of most care, reveling lazily in the lap of Nature’s beauty and warm summery breaths. He found his compromise [...]
To see the short video with animated demonstration by Terry Pepper and guitar by Seth Austen, Click Here and set to full-screen. TRT: 3:05 Made possible with the generous support of American Public University System, offering a quality, affordable education. The viewpoints in this or any on civilwarscholars.com are intended to stimulate discussion and do [...]
See the Video. Click Here. TRT: 5:25. See the Video in PAL format Click here. TRT: 5:25. Flickr.com, to see images. Click Here. 20 Images. Right out a long, ancient tradition, once born of necessity, the sharp-shooting hunt of game. The sympathetic year-’round climate, the mix of tall trees and open spaces encourage all game, [...]
The three-year period in Jefferson County, Va. encompasses the John Brown raid, trial and their executions; followed by tumultuous debates and the secession of Virginia; then the revolt to that by western Virginia; explosions at Harper’s Ferry; massive armies; vast railroad destruction and regular conflict; emptied cupboards; thousands of African-Americans converging on the “freedom land” [...]
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