Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune
The Civil War Letters of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw
Only two months after his
marriage, 26-year-old Robert Gould Shaw, the commander of the Union Army's
vanguard black regiment, the 54th Massachusetts Infantry, gave his life to
the cause of freedom. Shaw's frank and eloquent letters vividly detail the
transformation of a cosmopolitan son into a disciplined and devoted
soldier, revealing a man sometimes very different from the Shaw lauded in
art, poetry, and film. 456 pgs., 40 B&W illustrations, 6"x 9", sfbd.
Bound for Glory
54th Massachusetts. Renowned for their heroic actions in the
Battle of
Fort Wagner, the 54th Massachusetts became a vital part of the Civil War.
Memorialize this brave and courageous unit with a 1:32 scale hand painted
metal figure. $24.95 See All Miniatures
Glory DVD
This Academy Award-winning classic from 1989 is one of the few films to
depict the participation of African American soldiers in Civil War combat.
With outstanding performances by Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington and
Morgan Freeman, it is a powerful tribute to a group of soldiers who
overcame nearly insurmountable odds in their fight for freedom. This
special collectors edition includes a documentary on the 54th Regiment
narrated by Morgan Freeman.
Where Death and Glory Meet
Colonel Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Massachusetts Infantry. Duncan.
This book presents a poignant portrait of an average young soldier who was
thrust unexpectedly into the national limelight just past the cusp of
manhood, and still struggling against his mother's indomitable will. Based
on Shaw's letters home before and during the war, it tells the story of
the man who led the North's first black regiment and who gave his life to
the cause of freedom. 179 pgs., 5˝"x 8˝", sfbd.
Gate of Hell
Campaign for Charleston Harbor, 1863.
During the summer of 1863, Union forces made many attempts to seize the
Confederate stronghold at Charleston, South Carolina. This book vividly
recounts that campaign, describing the joint army-navy operation, the
trench warfare, and the advances in artillery usage, while emphasizing the
assault by the 54th Massachusetts on Battery Wagner and the role of
Clara
Barton - founder of the Red Cross. 324 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover.
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