New(?) Franklin Book you won't find at Amazon

[samgrant]

It's been highly recommended by the 'trivia question guy' at Civil War Interactive. He says:

I rarely get "psyched" about Civil War books. Must have something to do with it being a job as opposed to just a hobby. But as you all know, we're Franklin nuts around here and finally there's a new book about the battle. I read a sample chapter and can tell you this guy is a fantastic writer, and have heard Tom Cartwright talk about the author with admiration, and that's enough for me! I had some problems with the two books on Franklin that are out there, and think this one may be the most honest of them all. In short - buy this book: "for Cause & for Country". I'm psyched! Have a great day...

Here's a description from the publisher:

For Cause & For Country
A Study of the Affair at Spring Hill and the Battle of Franklin
by Eric A. Jacobson

You may also purchase this book through the
Carter House Museum Shop at 615-791-1861.

From the publisher:

The battles at Spring Hill and Franklin, Tennessee were watershed moments in American Civil War history. Thousands of veterans and recruits, as well as former West Point classmates, found themselves moving through Middle Tennessee in the last great campaign of a long and bitter war. Replete with bloodshed and controversy, the battles led directly to the conclusion of action in the Western Theater. Long ignored and seldom understood, Spring Hill and Franklin stand as one of the most compelling episodes of the Civil War.
Through exhaustive research and the use of sources never before published, the story of both battles comes vividly to life in this remarkable book. The lost opportunity at Spring Hill is evaluated in detail and the truth of what happened there may at last be discovered. The horrific battle at Franklin is told like never before. From what motivated John Bell Hood to make the attack, to the vital role of Union regiments either forgotten or ignored, the reader will see the confrontation in an entirely new light. Events such as the assault on the Union left flank, the attack made by the Confederate Missouri Brigade, General John Adams’ death, and General William Bate’s assault are given the thorough examination they have so long been denied.
The book numbers 519 pages, contains over 325 material sources, and is illustrated with black and white, as well as color, photographs. Released by O’More Publishing the book could well become the definitive work on the subject.
For Cause and For Country offers a balanced and richly detailed study of these crucial battles. Students of Spring Hill and Franklin will appreciate the dearth of new information and may conclude that these battles had a greater scope than even they realized. Those not familiar with the story will find themselves drawn to the amazing events of late 1864, when Middle Tennessee stood center stage as the country defined itself through blood and fire.

The above description comes from a long list of recent books:

http://history-sites.com/books.htm

[r_moody]

Thanks Sam, now I have another book on my already way too long reading list.

When people stop reading the jillionth book on Gettysburg they will start reading books on the western theater. The west is far more interesting and students will learn how the war was won by the union. The seed of victory was planted and grown in the west. The battles at Spring Hill and Franklin can use more good books.

Rick

[ole]

Thanks, Sam (may your tribe increase).

I'll aim to pick up that book when in Franklin. Failing that, I'll order it and assign it #124 on my books to read list.

Ole

[scone]

Thank you Sam for posting this..

Where did you find the sample chapter at?I knew this was coming out but wanted to get to franklin and buy one and read it before the rest of yall lol

I have have been in contact with writer.. Erick Jacobson by email on several occasion discussing the night attack of Gen. Edward Johnson Division that came in behind Bates Div.

He had a websight on the spring hill battle that was wounderfull and before he ever finished adding the info on deside that it would all make a wounderfull book.I have been looking forward to this book for over a year now & hear is is Last email I got from Eric was that it was suppose to come out yesterday.

So get it while its hot As this book should shine a new light on the Battlefield.

And Who knows I might get a thanks in book for my info I shared : ) Not expecting it but would be cool to see.

regards,Steven

[samgrant]

Steve,

I think you misread my post, it was not I who read the sample chapter, it was that CWI Trivia guy, who I suspect you must be familiar with through your Franklin Mafia (Jacobson, Cartwright, et. al.) gang.

I suppose it was a minor coup to beat you to the punch on this book!

When I first heard of it, I did immediately wondered why we had not heard about it from you!

By the way, Jacobson's website is inoperable.

[scone]

oops sorry about that Sam.
I jumped right in to the story & missed the begining

Well I new it was in the works but did know when it would be out or how big of a marcket he was going to try to sell it on.. Like gunny's Spring hill book.. It not widely marketed eith .. such as amazon.com etc

And tell ya the truth it just slipped my mind the last week even after findout when the release date was.

I dont know the CWI folks i dont think I do anyways.. but they are kinda lkike the media and do a lot of digging for their info.. I just sit back and let it come to me...

Anywho I'll try to get a copy soon as get some extra confederate script or yankee green backs and let ya know how it is..

[lrd89]

I'll be adding it to my list too. The more I read the more books I add to my list.

[larry_cockerham]

Even I am interested in this one. Guess I need to amble on down to Franklin. In fact I'll be there Saturday morning pouring concrete on Winstead Hill. If any of you want to get dirty, come on down!

[Miss Markie]

Thanks for supplying the phone number of the Carter House, as I assume I can call with my VISA card and order up one of these?

I got a chuckle out of reading all of your response posts. Looks like we all have the 'bookshelf too big for our reading time' disease!

[ole]

Miss Markie:
Most of us seem to have credit cards faster than our reading rate. It's the curse of this board. Oooooh. I need that. (Before "that" comes: Oooooh. I need that. Etc. Etc.)

But I do need that Franklin book and will pick it up on my way through next month. That way the Park Service gets a piece of the action.

Read on!
Ole