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Strange and Obscure Stories of the Civil War

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Strange and Obscure Stories of the Civil War is an entertaining look at the Civil War stories that don’t get told, and the misadventures you haven’t read about in history books. Share in all the humorous and strange events that took place behind the scenes of some of the most famous Civil War moments. Picture a pedestal in a public park with no statue on top; Rowland’s book explains that when the members of the New York Monument Commission went to hire a sculptor to finish the statue, they were shocked to discover that there was no money left in the agency’s accounts to pay for the project. The money for the statue of Dan Sickles had been stolen—stolen by former monument committee chairman Dan Sickles! Brig. Gen. Philip Kearny was the son of a New York tycoon who had helped found the New York Stock Exchange, and who groomed his boy to be a force on Wall Street. The younger Kearny decided his call was to be a force on the field of battle, so despite a law degree and an inheritance of better than $1 million, he joined the U.S. Army and studied cavalry tactics in France. His dashing figure in the saddle earned him the name of Kearny the Magnificent, probably because Kearny rode with a pistol in one hand and a sword in the other while holding the horse’s reins in his teeth. This habit proved useful after he lost his left arm in the Mexican War, because he was able to continue to wave his sword with all the menace to which he was accustomed while still guiding his horse.

©2011 Tim Rowland (P)2012 Audible, Inc. Guerra de Secesión Guerras y Conflictos Militar Moderna Siglo XIX Ingenioso Strange Civil War

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Tim Rowland's stories from the Civil War consist of rarely told funny or bizarre tidbits from the era. These unique anecdotes give us a chance to meet the real people of the Civil War, not just the stiff folks of the history books. While factual, Rowland's background as a humorist informs these stories and his approachable style makes them fun to hear. Fred Sanders' performance is graceful and interested; his pace is relaxed. Together, Rowland's quirkiness and Sander's elegance make this audiobook appealing to more than just the Civil War buff.
Obscure Stories • Interesting Horse Details • Excellent Narration • Personal Touch • Well-researched Content

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interested in the Civil War this a good listen.
gives stories not widely known or shared.

Civil War less known stories

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I liked the writer's approach to some of the more delicate tales. He portrayed the soft side.

seldom heard stories

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This is an enjoyable bit of fluff that reveals little known but hilarious events during the Civil War. Well narrated and the author keeps the listener engaged and laughing.

INTERESTING & FUNNY

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A great book. Engaging and informative. Will be using it in my research for a novel set in the civil war as it best describes much of the detail of the day.

Most enjoyable.

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It was an amazing audiobook, narrator was very good. Had very good stories you wouldn’t expect.

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