Forrest Writing about Nathan Bedford Forrest

[Cody C. Engdahl]

Nathan Bedford Forrest appears in my novel. I'm currently in the editing phase to prepare it for publication. Because he's such a controversial figure, I included him in the Historical Note section at the end of my book. I thought it would make for a good blog topic as well. Here's the link if anyone is interested and wants to weigh in.

https://codycengdahl.wordpress.com/2019/01/30/writing-about-nathan-bedford-forrest/

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

Thanks for posting a link to your article.
That's a very good assessment of Forrest.

Let us know when your novel is published !

 

[Belle Montgomery]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing!
Actually I happen to know General Forrest personally! This is us at the Canfield Fair this past summer. No really, history teacher Ron Johnson does and incredible job with his knowledgeable portrayal of General Forrest!

 

[Cody C. Engdahl]

Thanks for posting a link to your article.
That's a very good assessment of Forrest.

Let us know when your novel is published !

Thank you. I will!

 

[Cody C. Engdahl]

Very nice! Thank you for sharing!
Actually I happen to know General Forrest personally! This is us at the Canfield Fair this past summer. No really, history teacher Ron Johnson does and incredible job with his knowledgeable portrayal of General Forrest!

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Thank you. I'd love to see him do it some day.

 

[diane]

That's a nice article - thanks for posting it. I'm looking forward to seeing your book out!

 

[UCVRelics]

Great article even with a few things I don't agree with but overall "Well Done"

 

[Cody C. Engdahl]

Thank you.

That's a nice article - thanks for posting it. I'm looking forward to seeing your book out!

Thank you, Diane. I'll certainly announce it on the forum. People here have been such a great help.

Great article even with a few things I don't agree with but overall "Well Done"
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Thank you.

 

[dixie1861]

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Nathan Bedford Forrest appears in my novel. I'm currently in the editing phase to prepare it for publication. Because he's such a controversial figure, I included him in the Historical Note section at the end of my book. I thought it would make for a good blog topic as well. Here's the link if anyone is interested and wants to weigh in.

https://codycengdahl.wordpress.com/2019/01/30/writing-about-nathan-bedford-forrest/

Wow that's cool! Thanks for posting, and congrats on getting ready to publish!

 

[Cody C. Engdahl]

Wow that's cool! Thanks for posting, and congrats on getting ready to publish!

Thank you!

 

[Cody C. Engdahl]

Thank you, Diane. I'll certainly announce it on the forum. People here have been such a great help.

Thank you.

Thanks for posting a link to your article.
That's a very good assessment of Forrest.

Let us know when your novel is published !

Hey, my novel is out now! Rampage on the River: The Battle for Island No. 10 (2nd Michigan Cavalry Chronicles: Book 1)

 

[Cody C. Engdahl]

That's a nice article - thanks for posting it. I'm looking forward to seeing your book out!

It's out now, Diane. I hope you like my depiction of Forrest. Rampage on the River: The Battle for Island No. 10 (2nd Michigan Cavalry Chronicles: Book 1)

 

[diane]

That's good news, Cody! I'll have to check it out soon...life is like a box of chocklits....

 

[Cody C. Engdahl]

That's good news, Cody! I'll have to check it out soon...life is like a box of chocklits....

It sure is

 

[James N.]

I will add in observation that this will scarcely be the first time Forrest has appeared as the character in a novel, and that an early notable example was in Shelby Foote's 1950's Shiloh.

 

[Cody C. Engdahl]

I will add in observation that this will scarcely be the first time Forrest has appeared as the character in a novel, and that an early notable example was in Shelby Foote's 1950's Shiloh.

Of course! He's one of the most written about characters from the Civil War.

 

[diane]

He was a recurring character with Faulkner. Like Nelson in Patrick O'Brian's sea stories, he's mentioned somewhere at least once in just about everything! A favorite: "My Grandmother Millard and General Bedford Forrest and the Battle of Harrykin Creek".

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

It's out now, Diane. I hope you like my depiction of Forrest. Rampage on the River: The Battle for Island No. 10 (2nd Michigan Cavalry Chronicles: Book 1)

Thanks for letting us know !

I'm kind of like Diane, it's been a long time since I've had time to read any books.

But not to worry, your'e now on my list . . . albeit at the bottom of a long list.

However, I do read everything I put on my list !

 

[7th Mississippi Infantry]

I will add in observation that this will scarcely be the first time Forrest has appeared as the character in a novel, and that an early notable example was in Shelby Foote's 1950's Shiloh.

Thanks for that reminder !

I haven't read Shelby Foote's novel Shiloh in about ten years.

From what I what I remember, I was impressed.
I had never read a Foote novel until then, and really didn't know what to expect.
As my only experience was with his trilogy.

If I recall correctly, Shelby Foote did create a very credible representation of Forrest during the Battle of Shiloh.

 

[Cody C. Engdahl]

Thanks for letting us know !

I'm kind of like Diane, it's been a long time since I've had time to read any books.

But not to worry, your'e now on my list . . . albeit at the bottom of a long list.

However, I do read everything I put on my list !

That's all I can ask for. It's an honor to be on your list, even if it is at the bottom.