In 1893, William A. Day's A True History of Company I was published by the Enterprise Job Office, a commercial printing arm of the Newton, N.C. newspaper The Newton Enterprise. The pamphlet was apparently printed in a limited press run and, over the years, it has become forgotten testament to the 49th North Carolina. Billy Day joined the 49th North Carolina at age 18. The regiment's initial colonel was Stephen Ramseur. By May 1862 the unit became part of Ransom's Brigade. The 49th North Carolina saw action at Malvern Hill and Antietam in 1862. It was then transferred to the North Carolina/southern Virginia region where it saw action in the battles of Boone's Mill, Gum Swamp, and New Bern. In May of 1864, the regiment returned to Petersburg and participated in the defense of the Confederate lines. Perhaps the best portion of the book describes the siege--the life in the trenches and the crucial battle of the Crater are particularly detailed. Day was captured at Five Forks and was incarcerated at Point Lookout, Maryland until June 1865. Day wrote this book with the purpose of keeping alive for fellow veterans the memories of the war. He succeeded not only in doing this. He also provided subsequent generations a vivid view of the war from a private's viewpoint.

This book really delves into the very complex and refined lifestyle of the Northern Paiute. Once thought of as primitive, the Paiute are finally given credit for a culture that has remained viable for thousands of years. This publication is a must for anyone interested in learning the true relationship between Native peoples and the environment.

I enjoyed this book very much. It was very clear and coherent. It explained the who, the why, and the how in such a way that one was able to follow all the shifts in terminology from the south to the north. It also clearly described the source and aftermath of the decisions made regarding Irish rights and privileges. I loved it. A definite must read for anyone who wants to get the facts straight.

I regard this as one of the most important of the many books tangential to the history and politics of Northern Ireland written recently, and have no hesitation in heartily recommending it.

Loughlin investigates the evolution of Ulster Unionists' understanding of national identity in relation to understandings in the wider United Kingdom. An enormous academic industry has been built up around the problematising of the modern history of Northern Ireland (and, more distantly, Ireland as a whole). This in itself is not surprising since stark images of conflict are prominent in representations of contemporary Northern Ireland. However, focus on local conflict in Northern Ireland often carries the assumption (which such analyses fail to explore) that surrounding societies and identities without comparable conflict (principally Britain) represent some sort of norm. Such analyses thus implicitly regard it as acceptable shorthand to treat notions of British national identity outside of Northern Ireland as static, unchanging and reasonably homogeneous. Once properly explored by historians, these assumptions fall to the ground. The merits of Loughlin's approach are that while he focuses on interactions between the "Britishness" of Northern Ireland and the predominant modes of "Britishness" in the remainder of the United Kingdom, he assimilates a wider historiography which has demonstrated that the latter modes have been themselves varied, diverse, and a small proportion of the multiple identities of the United Kingdom. He suggests thus that there is no necessary reason why the national identity of Ulster Unionists should be perceived as alien to forms of national identity elsewhere in the United Kingdom, and charts the psychological distance between these two types of manifestations of Britishness as a process resulting from political and social change in Britain as well as in Northern Ireland. Loughlin's hypothesis is open to the charge of teleology since he has determined at the outset to investigate Ulster Unionism primarily in a British context, but this charge is no less valid against historians who investigate Northern Ireland in an Irish context. In each case the methodology must be evaluated according to the extent of historical terrain meaningfully illuminated, and in this respect I find Loughlin's work very convincing.

My main criticism is that Loughlin's comparison between national identity among Northern Irish Unionists on the one hand, and among Britons on the other, seems to draw disproportionately upon the British political Right. Admittedly, within Britain, right-wing voices have often been predominant (or at least noisiest) among expressions of British national identity and Ulster Unionists' closest political allies. However, the patriotic content of the thought of the political Left (recently explored by Paul Ward in "Red flag and Union Jack" (Woodbridge : Boydell Press, 1998)) did much to give expressions of national identity in Britain a consensual appearance. I suspect that Loughlin's relative neglect of left-wing expressions of British national identity may be explained by the fact that while sources of distance between British right-wing expressions of national identity and Ulster Unionism are subtle enough to require considerable illumination, sources of distance between British left-wing expressions of national identity and Ulster Unionism can largely be explained with cursory reference to the frequent ignorance of the British Left. If so, I wish this had been illuminated a little further.

Sarah Nelson provides a perspective on the conflict in Ulster not found in other works on the subject. Many writers focus on the theoretical aspects of the struggle or the historical background to sectarian strife. Nelson's investigation provides a revealing look at the dynamics influencing interaction within the Protestant community usually overlooked by other writers.

Nelson's analysis reveals conflicts and divisions within the Protestant community. She highlights the conflicting interests of the working class, the politicians, and the religious leaders. Whereas many writers assume homogeneity between paramilitaries and hard-line Loyalist politicians, Nelson highlights the distrust and distance between these groups.

Sarah Nelson's analysis of the issues and interests of the various parties, particularly surrounding the UWC worker's strike of 1974, provides a valuable understanding of the conflict which is critical to any peaceful settlement. Nelson's insight shows that when analysts look past the sectarian issues and investigate issues such as social welfare and community action, the great common ground between Protestants and Catholics can be found.

lets give it up for the Elliot,,,,another great book!!!!!!@!@!!@!@!@!@!@!@!@!@!@!@!

Great English , well explained history, enjoyable to read. Prof. O' Malley's homework is well done.

If I was stranded in Northern Ontario with no hope of return, what would i do? Pray for a copy of Up North!!

This is a purely entertaining, and fact filled rendition of Ontario's wildlife.

There is only one fault in the whole book, some species were left out, ones that are very common in ontario, but that is zilch compared to the great format and organization of the book!

This books information is zany and humorous, but actually educational, and interesting.

I recommend that you jump into your seats, and order this book today!

Definitely a must have for those interested in plants! You'll never look at the "weeds" around your house the same again :)

Extremely in depth coverage of plants from Abronia spp. to Arundo spp. is given, including all manners of uses from culinary to utilitarian. (Other genuses are to be covered in future volumes.) The book is full of wonderful color photographs of all the plants covered - usually several per plant. There are wide margins listing the various uses of the plants (pointing out their discussion in the text), location diagrams of where the plants are found and more.

Although the book covers only the areas described in the title, anyone with more than a fleeting interest in useful plants is sure to appreciate this book - no matter where they might reside.

The book is steeply priced for sure, but once you open it you will understand why. It is extremely well researched, a fact that is very evident throughout the text. Also, as mentioned above, the book abounds with gorgeous color photographs. Had the book not been a gift, I would have gladly paid twice the price for it.

The next volume(s) couldn't come fast enough for me. I am beginning to get a bit worried though as to the future of the series since I obtained my copy in 1996 and haven't heard anything on newer volumes... Even if this is the only volume that comes out it is still definitely worth the purchase.

Congratulations on a wonderful book to Scooter Cheatham and Marshall C. Johnston.

--> Update: The second volume did come out! If you can believe it, it's even better than this one! :D

The Vacant Chair adds a personal element to the dates learned in history class. The words and feelings expressed by soldiers recounts a time lost - dedication to an ideal, and courage. Families during the Civil War lived day to day wondering if loved ones were alive, and Mitchell captures their turmoil and hope through the letters and thoughts of soldiers and their families. Although the book focuses on the Northern soldier, one can imagine similar sentiments from both sides. An excellent addition to the history buff's library.