The Perry County Historical Society has copies of this book available for $29.95 plus tax, shipping & handling. This book will make a great gift for anyone interested in Perry County or Civil War history.
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“What better way to engender a fascination with history than a young boy getting hands on with those bits of things that once were a part of it. The author was so fortunate as a young boy to dress and play soldier in the uniforms that were once worn by a great American general, thanks to the family relationship between his mother and the General’s niece. Various medals could be pinned on the tunic in a variety of patterns, depending upon the fantasy of the moment. His battle flag was there to solute, and a genuine Indian peace pip allowed him to set cross legged and contemplate those earlier days. The home of Nellie Sheridan Wilson served as a shrine to her famous uncle, wit its various photographs and other memorabilia lining her parlor walls. With all of those wonderful things at hand, together with the regaling stories told by Nellie, how easy it is for young lad to become absorbed in the man.
In this book the author has tried to show not only the history, but also the little things in the General’s life that have been ignored by other writings. How exciting it is to run across rare little tidbits, such as reading an old newspaper only to find out that the General was so appreciated that a great university awarded him an honorary degree. Or that he was Grand Marshall of the parade following the dedication of the Washington Monument.
At the end of the Civil War and for some years after, the names of Grant, Sherman, and Sheridan were spoken in the same breath when people discussed the Great Triumvirate. For nearly 25 years these three dictated some of the great and sad events of the time. Herein are some of those reasons.”
