New Book on John Surratt

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(06-25-2015 04:02 PM)L Verge Wrote:  A descendant told me that the family always said it was because there were people named in the book that could still be hurt by it. Maybe that could be an example of his humanity?

I have not yet read this book but like you Laurie am trying to find time to do so.

That being said, what I have read and understand about John Surratt is that he was always looking out for himself above all others. As far as his burning the manuscript being an example of his humanity, I'm not sure. I find it more likely that the people "that could still be hurt by it" found out that Surratt was planning to publish a book and they threatened to end his humanity (if you get my meaning) should he in fact publish his book. Looking out for himself, and if it benefitted the mysterious others, so be it.

Mr. Schein recently appeared on Civil War Talk Radio hosted by Gerry Prokopowicz. He talked about his book. Here is a link to the show.

http://www.impedimentsofwar.org/singlesh...?show=1133