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The Confederate Alamo: Bloodbath at Petersburg's Fort Gregg on April 2, 1865

By John J. Fox, III        copyright 2010   

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First-ever book study on this battle

6 x 9 hardback, 352 pages, 7 maps, 74 photos, 8 appendices, biblio & index

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 The Confederate Alamo is the first book-length study ever written about the chaotic and bloody Battle of Fort Gregg. By April 2, 1865, General Ulysses S. Grant’s men had tightened their noose around the vital town of Petersburg, Virginia. Trapped on three sides with a river at their back, the soldiers from General Robert E. Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia had never faced such dire circumstances.

To give Lee time to craft an escape, a small motley group of threadbare Southerners made a suicidal last stand at a place called Fort Gregg. Famous Civil War historian Douglas Southall Freeman described this fight as “one of the most dramatic incidents of an overwhelming day.” The venerable Union commander, Major General John Gibbon, observed, “[t]he struggle was one of the most desperate ever witnessed.”

Southerners at Rest: Confederate Dead at Hollywood Cemetery

by Chris Ferguson                  copyright  2008 
The ONLY Accurate & Comprehensive roster of Hollywood Cemetery Confederates in print!

8.5  x  11 Hardback,  336 pages, 103 photos [many never published before]

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Finally after 138-years, a historian has taken the time to update the list of Confederate dead buried in one of the most beautiful and sacred places – Richmond’s Hollywood Cemetery. The Southern soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their young country and were buried at Hollywood, usually with little pomp or ceremony, have been waiting for proper recognition for a long time. Now, thanks to Hollywood Cemetery expert and historian Chris Ferguson the cry of these brave soldiers from across the ages has finally been answered. This is the first comprehensive and accurate roster of Confederate dead buried in the South’s most famous cemetery. Nearly 14,000 soldiers listed by name, rank, unit, birth & death dates, burial plot, and brief personal comments. Nothing like this exists anywhere!

Foreword by Robert  E. L. Krick,  Richmond National Park Service historian

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT Southerners at Rest: 

“An authoritative compilation, it is clear that Southerners at Rest will be a valuable addition to institutional reference libraries and personal collections alike.”  Andrew Wagenhoffer, “Civil War Books and Authors” blog. 
http://cwba.blogspot.com/2008/06/ferguson-southerners-at-rest.html

“Ferguson has sifted through countless archival documents to piece together a definitive and thoroughly accurate reference." James A. Cox, "The Midwest Book Review"          http://www.midwestbookreview.com/wbw/jun_08.htm#Civil War

Wiregrass to Appomattox: The Untold Story of the 50th Georgia Infantry Regiment, CSA.

by  James W. Parrish                 copyright  2009
The ONLY Comprehensive history of 50th Georgia ever written!

 6 x 9 hardback, 420 pages, 28 maps, 100+ photos, soldiers' roster, end notes, bibliography and index.

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Wiregrass to Appomattox follows a regiment of Georgia Confederates as they travel from the Wiregrass region to the seat of war in Virginia. The author, a great-great grandson of two of the regiment's soldiers, discovered numerous unpublished letters, diaries, and photos as he assembled this never-before-told-story. Come follow these men as they fought in James Longstreet's First Corps at bloody places like South Mountain, Sharpsburg, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Wilderness, Cedar Creek, and Sailor's Creek. Hear their voices as they struggle for survival even while they worry about their wounded friends and their own families back home.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT Wiregrass to Appomattox:

“A lively account supplemented by many anecdotes and perspectives from previously unpublished primary sources.” Michael Russert, Civil War News, May 2009

“In terms of illustrations, author and publisher went far beyond the norm.”   “Wiregrass to Appomattox is an impressively researched, detail oriented, and comprehensive military history of the 50^th Georgia’s distinguished Civil War service.”

Andrew Wagenhoffer, “Civil War Books & Authors” blog

His writing is terse. His facts sing with accuracy. He has obviously followed in the footsteps of his regiment, and knows his men and their battles.”

"A meticulous account of what happened to the 1,400 men in the regiment and the path that led from enlistment in 1862 to Gen. Robert E. Lee’s surrender in 1865.”  Sharon Kant-Rauch, Tallahassee Democrat newspaper

“Excellent maps and abundant modern-day views of the battle grounds on which the 50^th Georgia fought enable the reader to follow the action in good order. This augments the volume’s usefulness as a battlefield companion. This history is a most welcome addition for any student of the Army of Northern Virginia. Mr. Parrish has done his research well, and the result is a solid account of a neglected regiment from a largely forgotten brigade. I highly recommend this book.” Dave Richards, Gettysburg NPS guide

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Hollywood Cemetery, Her Forgotten Soldiers: Confederate Field Officers at Rest.

 By Chris Ferguson (2001 - Softcover)

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148 page softcover, illustrations, footnotes, bibliography.

Join Hollywood Cemetery expert Chris Ferguson as he explores one of Richmond, Virginia’s most sacred places. Thousands of Confederate soldiers are buried in Hollywood and this book explores the background and the gravesites of the many majors to colonels buried there. Many rare officer photos. This is a good companion to Ferguson's newest book Southerners at Rest: Confederate Dead at Hollywood Cemetery. [See above]

Red Clay to Richmond: Trail of the 35th Georgia Infantry Regiment, CSA [hardcover]

 by John J. Fox, III           copyright  2004
The ONLY Comprehensive History of 35th Georgia Ever Written!

6 X 9  hardback, 496 pages,  22 maps, 73 photos, complete soldiers' roster,  endnotes, biblio, indexed

 *2006 Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board winner*

*2005 James Robertson Literary Prize for Confederate History*

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The author uses numerous previously unpublished diaries and letters to reveal the daily struggles of a regiment of Georgia infantryman. The book is unique because it not only visits the horrors of the battlefield, but it also focuses on the daily life and voice of the average Southern soldier. It reveals the true American spirit in the midst of deprivation and hardship, not only along the battle lines but also for the family members left behind. These troops fought at many bloody places under the command of famous men like Stonewall Jackson, A.P. Hill and Robert E. Lee.  

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING ABOUT Red Clay to Richmond :

"Fox’s unit history sets a new standard for excellence in this field.” Dane Hartgrove, The Free-Lance Star newspaper, Fredericksburg, Va.

“What a nice job. I love rosters that dig out deaths and graves for veterans, and of course think that books that don’t include manuscript sources aren’t worth having – while yours is full of them.” Robert K. Krick, retired Fredericksburg-Spotsylvania NMP chief historian

"Fox is a masterful storyteller, combining a rich and readable narrative spiced with descriptive first-hand accounts and thoughtful analysis.”  Michael Russert, The Civil War News

“This is an excellent history in which the author amassed a vast amount of information and used it to great advantage in telling the tale of a forgotten Georgia regiment.” Dr. Richard A. Sauers, Civil War Times magazine

Red Clay to Richmond provides a fascinating look at Confederate service from the ground up, particularly for those readers who may already have a bit of Civil War knowledge.” Charles Culbertson, The News Leader newspaper, Staunton, Va.

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Red Clay to Richmond: Trail of the 35th Georgia Infantry Regiment, CSA [softcover]

by John J. Fox, III             copyright  2004,  2nd printing  2006

6 X 9  softcover, 496 pages,  22 maps, 73 photos, complete soldiers' roster,  endnotes, biblio, indexed

 Author signed edition includes FREE shipping/handling and no tax for website & mail orders!

*2006 Georgia Historical Records Advisory Board winner*

 *2005 James Robertson Literary Prize for Confederate History*

Second printing of this award-winning book. The author uses numerous previously unpublished diaries and letters to reveal the daily struggles of a regiment of Georgia infantryman. The book is unique because it not only visits the horrors of the battlefield, but it also focuses on the daily life and voice of the average Southern soldier. It reveals the true American spirit in the midst of deprivation and hardship, not only along the battle lines but also for the family members left behind. These troops fought at many bloody places under the command of famous men like Stonewall Jackson, A.P. Hill and Robert E. Lee. 

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The Battle of Okolona: Defending the Mississippi Prairie

By Brandon H. Beck      copyright 2009     published by The History Press

First-ever Battle Study of This Little Known Fight

6 x 9 softcover, 111 pages, maps, photos, tour guide, notes, biblio, index

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NOT AVAILABLE for PHONE ORDERS

In February 1864, Union General William Sooy Smith led a force of over seven thousand cavalry on a raid into the Mississippi Prairie, bringing fire and destruction to one of the very few breadbaskets remaining in the Confederacy. Smith's raid was part of General William T. Sherman's campaign to march across Mississippi from Vicksburg to destroy the railroad junction at Meridian. Both Smith and Sherman intended to burn everything in their path that could aid in the Southern war effort. It was a harbinger of things to come in Georgia, South Carolina and the Shenandoah Valley. But neither reckoned on the appearance of General Nathan Bedford Forrest. Forrest's small Confederate cavalry force defeated Smith in a running battle that stretched from West Point to Okolona and beyond. Forrest's victory prevented Smith from joining Sherman and saved the Prairie from total destruction. Join Civil War historian Brandon Beck as he narrates this exciting story, with all the realities and color of cavalry warfare in the Deep South.