LONG BEACH, Miss., Oct. 9, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Readers on the lookout for an immersing, intriguing and memorable Civil War adventure can look forward to a compelling tale weaved by John Crouch as Xlibris releases his new book The Monocacy Legacy.
Set in 1864, The Monocacy Legacy follows a struggle initiated by Confederate Lieutenant General Jubal Early that begins with a victory at the Monocacy River in Maryland. Just as the Confederates march toward Washington, D.C., President Abraham Lincoln gets killed at Fort Stevens while watching a skirmish between Early's troops and Union defenders of the city. Lincoln's sudden death sparks many political and military crises for his successor, Vice President Hannibal Hamlin. Could the war have ended this way, and if so, what would America be like today? Read the book to find out.
Highly recommended to historical fiction enthusiasts, The Monocacy Legacy is an engaging story that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. To order a copy of this read, feel free to visit your local bookstore or call Xlibris at 1-888-795-4274 today.
The Monocacy Legacy will be featured at this year's New York Library Association event in Saratoga Springs, NY.
About the Author
John Crouch's fascination with the Civil War began at an early age. A native of Greenville, Mississippi, most of his youth was spent in New Orleans, Louisiana, a city that revered Southern heritage and heroism. After obtaining undergraduate and graduate degrees in aerospace engineering, he was a member of the Project Apollo and Skylab teams. He received his Juris Doctor degree from the University of Mississippi in 1975. His subsequent legal career has primarily been as a corporate lawyer. Now retired, he and his wife Ann (Andy) live in Long Beach, Mississippi. They have three children and three grandchildren.
The Monocacy Legacy * by John Crouch
Publication Date: May 10, 2006
Trade Paperback; $21.24; 473 pages; 978-1-4257-0246-5
To request a complimentary paperback review copy, contact the publisher at (888) 795-4274 x. 7479. Tear sheets may be sent by regular or electronic mail to Marketing Services. To purchase copies of the book for resale, please fax Xlibris at (610) 915-0294 or call (888) 795-4274 x.7876.
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