In Shame and In Honor
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…he spotted a horseman poised in the middle of the road. He approached cautiously and soon recogized the form of another Union soldier…judging by uniform and mount it was Major Macey..the major put his finger to his mouth indicating that O'Mara should approach quietly, after he did this Major Macey turned his mount to face the steep ravine on his right. These actions were intended to distract O'Mara as the major unholstered his pistol. O'Mara sensed something wrong but approached the major nonetheless. In one rapid motion the major brought up his right hand and arm which were hidden from O'Mara and fired a single shot through the forehead of the innocent courier…O'Mara slipped silently and slowly from the saddle to the road.
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About the Book
The main points of this book is to give the civil war novice and expert some further insights into the nature of this 'bloody' war through the voices of the characters portrayed in the book. The voice of the omniscient author is there to bring it all together and tidy up the historical dimension of the Civil War period. The book was written in a style that allows the reader to look over the shoulder of the characters and thus follow the plot and sub-plots as they unfold. Wars change and people change and this we can see through the delivery of the events as they develop.
About the Author
Some events in history reach us only through the eyes of the media.Paul has a unique background. As a history teacher in a large suburban high school he specialized in the teaching of American History with a major focus on the Civil War. To make it come alive he worked with two other teachers in different school districts to create student re-enactments that were as authentic as time and funding allowed. Fortunately He was able to acquire the help of two re-enactment regiments for particpation and advice. This led to his own participation as a re-enactor.The author is currently work on a sequel to this novel.