Civil war

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Every day at noon I stand out on my front deck to see if Humperdink has come back from the war. And when he doesn't show I take it off and go out dancing... that Lambert can really shimmy- even with one leg.

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Half of a Yellow Sun - Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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"It's amazing how you can just stumble across the most amazing book! Half Of A Yellow Sun is a really really good read. I couldn't put it down. I wished it was a longer. The portrayal of middle class Nigeria during the civil war of the 1960s was great. Unfortunately it also shows how little Nigeria has changed in 40 years."

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The New York Times Store > President Lincoln at Antietam - 1862

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"This Civil War era photo includes a portrait of both President Lincoln and Major Allan Pinkerton (does the Pinkerton National Detective Agency sound familiar ?) at a Union Camp in Maryland, October 1862. Apparently, Pinkerton was Lincoln's bodyguard. A little trivia in honor of Abe and George's birthdays this month . . ."

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Authentic Government Red Tape Paperweight

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"At last - a government term that means exactly what it says. Official United States documents were once bound with red twill tape that had to be "cut through" to gain access. This encased bit of "red tape" is from Civil War documents found in the records of the Union Army by volunteers of the Civil War Records Conservation Corp at the National Archives. $30."

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The Civil War - A Film by Ken Burns (DVD)

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"This 11 hour film series set the standard for a new style of documentary and made a name for Ken Burns. It's a great introduction to one of the most important periods in American history."

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Gettysburg

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"Three days in the summer of 1863, at a place called Gettysburg. Although it received a theatrical release, this four-hour depiction of the bloody Civil War battle was shot as a made-for-television film. But no taint of cheapness or shortcuts should stick to this magnificent picture (well, except maybe for those phony-looking mustaches). Based on Michael Shaara's book The Killer Angels, this film t..."

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Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame-Smith

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"an interesting look at a great historical figure, this book uses 'diary' entries and narraration to illustrate the interesting world of the 1800's south. Little known to many humans, is the existance of vampires; luckily, Abraham Lincoln has his trusty axe and Martyr (a bunch of early matches) to keep his loved ones and friends safe. Great book, suspenseful, awesome read"