I am currently working on two books which are companion pieces related to the concept of the region where I live as the “hallowed ground” of the Civil War. That region, between Gettysburg to the north and Appomattox Court House/Bennett Place to the south, saw the major Civil War battles of the eastern front as well as the two most important surrender events.
The two books, which are the next volumes in my series, “Civil War Personalities, 50 At a Time,” are titled Civil War Baptism of Fire: First Battle of Bull Run and Civil War Last Rites: Appomattox and Bennett Place.” Bull Run is where it all began; and Appomattox and Bennett Place are where it ended. I hope to have the books completed and available by early February. In the meantime, here is a link to my other books, and pictures of the covers of the new books are below.
GENE SCHMIEL, CIVIL WAR HISTORIAN, AUTHOR, AND LECTURER 