Recommendations

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Truth be told, I got tired of Civil War magazines years ago because many chose only military themes and others catered to the reenactors. However, the Surratt House has been receiving complimentary copies of a relatively new entry in the field, and I am impressed.

The Civil War Monitor's advertisements are even attractive! The summer issue was delivered today, and articles include a long one on "Angels of War," referring to volunteer nurses on both sides. There are also interesting articles on the prison camp at Belle Isle, the discovery of a photo showing Richmond's still smoldering ruins, and a good article on Texas and the Confederate forces holding on at all costs.

I don't do bookstores anymore, but some must have these in their magazine sections. Check it out.