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Trivia Buff? Civil War Buff? Take the SB Challenge . . .
Think you know some Civil War facts? Answer these for us: How many aimed shots was a trained infantryman expected to fire per minute? What was the name of the Union ironclad that fought against the Co
PostGUEST POST: Why I Collect Civil War Books
When people find out I collect Civil War books and own more than 3,000, I’m usually asked two questions: “Why would anyone collect Civil War books?” and “Have you read them all?”No, I haven’t read t
PostRecap 4: 4 by the Alphabet: Indexes, Maps, Rosters, and Seconds
At this time of year, cold, wet weather slowed battles and stalled campaigns throughout the geography of the Civil War. Soldiers, whether clad in blue or gray, had time to reflect on their year’s expe
PostWar Outside My Window -- TOUR 2!
Hey all, This is Renee Morehouse, media specialist here at SB. Round 2 for Jan Croon's book tour will include more than just the state of Georgia this go-around! Jan will be kicking off this tour in P
PostFor your Valentine ...
Have historians no heart? History books no sense of romance? I say it isn't so. Just look more deeply into our catalogue of historical books: A Civil War Captain and His Lady brings you (or your Valen
Post2019 West Coast Civil War Conference (in Sacramento!) Featuring Two Major Savas Beatie Authors!
Strap in boys and girls, because the 2019 conference is closer than you think. DATE: November 8-10 (Friday - Sunday)WHERE: Crowne Plaza Sacramento Northeast, 5321 Date Avenue, Sacramento, CA 95841-25
PostHELP A FRIEND AND AUTHOR IN NEED!
Get a book, help an author. As most of you know, our friend and Civil War author Eric J. Wittenberg is going through cancer treatment and let's just say having a hard time making ends meet.Use code HE
PostMy Post-Meetup Newsletter
THE MEETUP First, let me say how much Sarah Closson, my wife Zoe, and I enjoyed seeing all of you at Gettysburg and Antietam just 12 or so days ago. Organizing one of these is a lot more work than you
PostGuest Post: The Tale Untwisted and the Open-Minded Historian
The Tale Untwisted and the Open-Minded HistorianBy: Marcy E. Zimmer Do you think you know everything there is to know about George McClellan and General Robert E. Lee’s Special Orders 191? A perfect e
PostPublishers Avoiding Civil War Books?
This is all true--except for the New York Times part (but you knew that). UNIVERSITY PRESSES. DARK CLOUDS FORMING . . .According to Publisher's Weekly, University presses are facing some significant
PostKenya--The Publishing Pitbull from . . . Peoria?
So this was so weird. I was walking around the front yard yesterday when a lady in a flashy black Corvette drove past and called out to me by name."Kenya! Look, it's that publishing pit bull from Pe
PostBooks New and Old ... a few of my favorite things
One of the joys of managing accounts for Savas Beatie is savoring a paragraph here and there in books new or old.New books introduce me to new ideas or information about familiar personalities, places
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