The countless horrible deaths and bloody strife of the Civil War have always haunted America--as these eerie stories reveal, and sometimes literally. The turbulence of that era has left us with extraordinary tales that serve as a reminder of the heroism displayed and the torture endured by the soldiers of both sides. A man from Harper's Ferry, bearing a striking resemblance to John Brown, is often asked to pose for photographs; but his image never appears when they are developed. The ghost of a murdered captain appears before his colonel and reveals who did the killing. A reenactment of J. E. B. Stuart's famous ride becomes a frightening reality as one man witnesses his great grandfather's fall in battle a hundred years prior. These, and other legends, uniquely blend suspense, mystery, and history.
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This book was very interesting and I enjoyed the stories. I like that there were stories showing both sides, their struggles and victories. The stories are well written and have interesting facts. I found myself wondering exactly how much was true and how much was contrived. I did look up some people that were mentioned to learn more about them and that information did match what the book said. It is just the part about ghosts and spirits etc that seem far fetched but of course people can decide how much of that they want to believe. I only gave it 3 stars because it got a little boring at times, this isn't really my reading style, but I did like that the stories were more positive and not just depressing war stories. I am glad I read it and I'll be passing it on to someone else who will enjoy it.
