Hakutulokset: Kirjoja kirjailijalta Cooper H. Wingert
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Harrisburg and the Civil War: Defending the Keystone of the Union
Answering Lincoln's call for volunteers, men swarmed into the Pennsylvania capital to fight for the Union. The cityscape was transformed as soldiers camped on the lawn of the …
Slavery & the Underground Railroad in South Central Pennsylvania
Much like the rest of the nation, South Central Pennsylvania struggled with slavery. The institution lingered locally for more than fifty years, although it was virtually extinct …
Slavery & the Underground Railroad in South Central Pennsylvania
This in-depth history examines how a stronghold of slavery in Pennsylvania became a central hub for the abolitionist cause. Much like the rest of the nation, South Central …
The Confederate Approach on Harrisburg: The Gettysburg Campaign's Northernmost Reaches
In June 1863, Harrisburg braced for an invasion. The Confederate troops of Lieutenant General Richard S. Ewell steadily moved toward the Pennsylvania capital. Capturing Carlisle en …
Confederate Approach on Harrisburg
The little-known story of how Southern forces came close to invading the capital of Pennsylvania—includes photos. In June 1863, Harrisburg braced for an invasion. The Confederate …
Abolitionists of South Central Pennsylvania
Experience the history of the antislavery movement in South Central Pennsylvania, a hotspot for both slave catchers and abolitionists alike.Author Cooper Wingert reveals the …
Harrisburg and the Civil War
This Civil War history examines the vital role played by the Pennsylvania capital and the many ways the conflict left its mark on the city and its people. Answering President …