This novel portrays the struggles of a divided nation and a divided family as the Morgans find themselves on opposite sides of the Civil War. Through battles, hardships, and questions of conscience, Cavanaugh illustrates how faith sustains individuals in times of national and personal conflict. The book highlights the tension between loyalty to country and loyalty to God, emphasizing the endura…
Ulysses S. Grant's Memoirs and Selected Letters offers readers both the candid self-portrait of one of America’s most important military leaders and a unique window into the Civil War era. Written with clarity, humility, and honesty, Grant’s memoirs reveal his strategic mind and steady resolve, while his letters illuminate his personal life and leadership style. Widely regarded as one of th…
Carl Sandburg’s monumental biography of Abraham Lincoln captures both the man and the times in vivid narrative detail. The War Years, Volume Five continues the story of Lincoln’s presidency through the struggles and turning points of the Civil War. Blending historical research with literary style, Sandburg portrays Lincoln as a leader of resilience, wisdom, and humanity. The series remains …
James L. Swanson’s Manhunt vividly reconstructs the tense twelve-day search for John Wilkes Booth after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Blending historical research with fast-paced storytelling, the book details Booth’s escape, the efforts of Union soldiers and detectives to track him, and the dramatic climax of his capture. It not only presents a gripping true-crime narrative but als…