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Go If You Think It Your Duty: A Minnesota Couple's Civil War Letters |  | Author: Andrea R. Foroughi
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Category: Book
List Price: $32.95
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Rating:  5 reviews
Sales Rank: 1026587
Media: Hardcover
Edition: 1
Pages: 296
Number Of Items: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9 x 6.2 x 1.5
ISBN: 0873516001
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.78
EAN: 9780873516006
ASIN: 0873516001
Publication Date: January 15, 2008
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Product Description
During the American Civil War, James Madison Bowler and Elizabeth Caleff Bowler courted, married, became parents, and bought a farm. They attended dances, talked politics, and confided their deepest fears. Because of the war, however, they experienced all of these events separately, sharing them through hundreds of letters from 1861 to 1865 while Madison served in the Third Minnesota Volunteer Regiment. The couple’s separation—which led Madison to battle in the Tennessee Surrender and the Dakota War of 1862—challenged their commitment to the war and to each other. These poignant letters provided them a space to voice their fear for and frustration with each other, and they now provide readers with a window into one couple’s Civil War.
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Fascinating May 9, 2010
Jennifer L. Adelmann (MN)
Reading this book was so interesting to me for two reasons: I'm glad that we got to read letters from Notherners points of view. And also, I'm from the area that Lizzie Caleff was from which made reading this so much more special. It was very exciting to find a book like this and read not only MN's history but also our country's.
Even though the Bowler's just lived their lives the best way they could, everything about their letters is engrossing and its awesome that they still have descendants around.
Andrea Foroughi did an awesome job editing.
Civil War Book September 30, 2009
Nicole Rae Smith
This book was in almost perfect condition when I got it in the mail. The book thus far is a good read and is included in one of my history classes right now. Good book.
wonderful gift idea April 7, 2009
Lucia
This is a wonderful collection of letters from a period of history. I gave it to my grandmother for a gift and she was absolutely thrilled. It's a beautiful book filled with beautiful, meaningful letters.
Get a glimpse of daily life February 11, 2008
F. Peter Morlock
Like another reviewer above, I also am a great great grandchild of Madison and Lizzie. This book provides an excellent collection of source material that is valuable not only from a family history standpoint, but also as a look into the daily life of the time period and how the civil war had an impact on all facets of life.
Wonderful January 28, 2008
Fbmorlock (St Paul MN)
This is not an unbiased review as the letters were written by my Great-grand parents. That having been said, it is a wonderful book, very well documented and edited. The edition is easily read with quality bindings ETC.
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