Several new books added to my library: Nevin's The War for the Union (several volumes from the series). I also bought In Lincoln's Hand which notes his writings (copies in his handwriting) and commentaries by a variety of writers.
I obviously have too many books to read, ha ha.
Unfortunately, this years GNMP trip has been canceled. Dan had to back out due to fiduciary difficulties.
So to exchange that disappointment with glee, my friend Tony Adema has agreed to go to Shiloh with me this summer. Can't wait. That will be fun. He's never been to a Civil War battlefield so I know he'll be impressed. Quite a beautiful and memorialized park, that.
I recently sent a note to Garry Wills requesting his autograph to place in my copy of Lincoln at Gettysburg: Words That Remade America. He was so kind to return a autograph.
I also requested one from Gallagher and McPherson. No response. I suppose they do not do that kind of thing.
I love Will's book; it's one of my all-time favorite CW books. I've reread it numerous times. I plan to analyze it (Lincoln's Address) in my AP Lit. course.
(I also love another of Will's book, What Jesus Meant, but that's not CW related so I skip the discourse on that one.)
Friday, April 10, 2009
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