off the bookshelf Douglas J. Butler is an independent scholar, practicing physician and avid photographer. It took years for him to, "Travel more than 10,000 miles within the Tarheel State," to capture that "perfect light" and compile his research into a significant bestowal for any Civil War devotee-North Carolina Civil War Monuments, An Illustrated History. Butler divided his book into three sections: Early Commemoration, 1865-1895; Evolving Commemoration, 1896-1918 and Expanding Commemoration, post WWI. There are 109 North Carolina monuments101 are Confederate; eight are Union memorials, all photographed and researched by the author. The first Confederate monument was unveiled in 1868 in Fayetteville's Cross Creek Cemetery. A noble chapter, Women of the Confederacy, recognizes the consequential efforts of Southern women. The first of two memorials was erected on the state Capitol grounds in 1914; the second and final monument honoring Confederate women was dedicated in Wadesboro in 1934. Facts on each monument are fascinating and will keep the book in your hands. North Carolina Civil War Monuments, An Illustrated History by Douglas J. Butler, McFarland, $39.95, 800-253-2187, mcfarlandpub.com and all major ebook providers, including library and consumer/retail suppliers.
A BOOK YOU MUST READ!
Nor shall her glory be forgot While Fame her record keeps, Or honor points the hallowed spot Where valor proudly sleeps
by Cindy Martin
Now You See It: A Grace Street Mystery. Could it be magic? In Jane Tesh’s most recent page-turner, Now You See It, the third in her Grace Street Mystery Series, Detective David Randall delves into the world of magic and must do more than pull a rabbit out of his hat in order to solve the mysteries at hand. Still reeling from the tragic death of his daughter, Lindsey, Randall chooses to pour all his energy into locating the lost bracelet of wealthy socialite Sandy Olaf and determining the whereabouts of the missing box once owned by one of the greatest magicians of all time, Harry Houdini. The plot thickens when one of the owners of the box is found murdered, his body locked in a trunk at the local Magic Club. Sprinkled with wit and humor and dabbled with romance, Tesh masterfully and musically weaves a tale of intrigue and suspense as Randall and his occasional sidekick, Camden, work together to bring the villain to light. This riveting read won’t disappoint. Now You See It is available at Amazon.com, as well as Pages and other local bookstores. The purchase price is $24.95. To learn more about Jane Tesh, visit her website at www.janetesh.com.
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