The Civil War had many campaigns, and numerous battles. Most of them have been chronicled at one time or another. The battle of Fort Fisher, in North Carolina near Wilmington, was wonderfully written about a decade ago in Confederate Goliath by noted historian Rod Gragg. Gragg's book however, finishes with the end of the battle, and has nothing or next to it to say about the ensuing campaign to capture the city of Wilmington itself. The campaign as a whole is the subject of Chris Fonvielle's book, which has a larger scope than Gragg's excellent work, and is equally skilled.

Fonvielle is a southerner, and was a resident of Wilmington at the time the book was written. Since I had just finished another book that was originally published by Savas publishing (Last Chance for Victory) and I had hacked it to pieces here as unreasonably pro-Confederate, I was somewhat apprehensive when I started this book. No worries, Fonvielle is balanced, forthright, and very careful with the issues and participants on both sides. The result is a wonderful depiction of the campaign and battle as they occurred, with a number of wonderful anecdotes. The author also does a masterful job of depicting the strategic context of the campaign and battle, and their impact on the war's last phase.

I've read a number of books on the Civil War. This one has excellent maps and illustrations, is well-thought-out and concise, without being either cursory or overly brief, and is well-documented. I would recommend this book to any Civil War buff.

This is history written right. From the details of the major battles for Fort Fisher, the defense of Fort Anderson, right down to the smaller actions around this important port city, the author covers all. Being a student of Maj. General W.H.C. Whiting, I was amazed to see the only known, full length photo of him, published for the first time. The maps are wonderful, especially the fold outs. Written portraits of all the players are included in the text, without bias. The author is a native of Wilmington, and his love for the area shows with this work. 130+ years after the final battles of the war were fought, Wilmington's story is told.

A great book covering the entire Wilmington expedition. The maps really set it apart from any other Civil War book, being very detailed. As far as the Fort Fisher portion of the book, I think Rod Gragg's "Confederate Goliath" is an easier, more engrossing read. The closing of Wilmington is by far my favorite series of battles during the Civil War, but I must admit that after the capture of Fort Fisher, its a pretty big bore.

I've been collecting Junior League cookbooks for years. This book is absolutely gorgeous!!! The artistry and contents are exceptional. This is the best book I've seen since "Stop and Smell the Rosemary" in 1997. Some of these books are "double-yawners", this is not the case. Go buy it! I cannot say enough good things abount Amazon.com - they were so exceptional in their service to me. Buy it, no hassles, get it right now!!!

The is not just a cookbook, but a beautiful pictorial as well as historical look at Wilmington, North Carolina. The recipes are varied and doable. This is a quality cookbook, a great hostess gift, mothers day gift, any kind of gift.

Seaboard to Sideboard is like taking a vaction at the beach without leaving the comfort of yourhome... This is a wonderful book filled with great recipes, beautiful photos and an enchanting historical narritive of the Cape Fear Coast. Seaboard to Sideboard was just chosen as the 1999 Tabasco winner of best regional cookbook from the south. This is a "must buy" for anyone who appreciates a really great book.

Wide selection of recipes. Easy to read and follow. Beautiful photos of the Brandywine Valley. Savor has become my primary cookbook, esp. for entertaining. I give it frequently as gifts since I live in the Brandywine Valley area. Everyone loves it.

Enjoyed all the nice new recipes and the wine selections. Pictures of the Brandywine Valley attractions were well done; any reader would probably want to make the sightseeing trip immediately.

Nominated for the prestigious Tabasco award...this book offers fun and easy recipes which have been hits everywhere I have taken them!!! The professional photographs of the area were a nice addition - and I especially loved the pictures of the Wyeth and duPont homes - The sidebars are entertaining and read like a travel guide. You will love this book! I also enjoy supporting a non-profit dedicated to raising funds to promote literacy.

First let me say that I rarely read non-fiction and even when I do, I rarely manage to finish an entire book of it. Democracy Betrayed is an exception. The writing was clear, precise, right-on, and interesting. And, perhaps most importantly, educational. I was born and raised in North Carolina and knew nothing--absolutely nothing--about the Wilmington Race Riots or the subject of Cecelski's essay Abraham Galloway. I am female and was a victim of gender based racial violence myself so I was aware of the issues raised in Gilmore's essay and White's essay, but I have never seen the issues written about so well. What I most like about this book is that it destroys stereotypes about class and race. After all isn't it the most well-to-do who most benefit from race violence so why should we be surprised to learn that it was not the so-called "white trash" who began the racial massacre in 1898, but the rich, the ones who were most likely to benefit from forcing the elected fusionist party officials out of office and placing themselves in their offices. I never knew--it certainly wasn't taught in my public school--that in 1896 every office in North Carolina was held by a progressive fusionist party member, elected by the fusion of lower class whites and blacks. Imagine how different this state would be, how advanced in talent and intelligence, if the massacre hadn't occurred, if black doctors, lawyers, real estate agents, newspaper editors and writers, etc, hadn't been forced from the state and if the elected officials had been allowed to remain in office. Perhaps what is most important is the book succeeds in "drawing public attention to the tragedy", a tragedy that is apparantly very much in the consciousness of Black Wilmington citizens and very much needs to be in the consciousness of all humans.

A detailed but highly readable study of the largest and strongest interior fortification guarding the Confederacy's last major seaport of Wilmington, North Carolina. An imposing earthen bastion, Fort Anderson was the scene of a massive two-day Union naval bombardment and ground assault in late February 1865. The fort's fall sealed Wilmington's doom. More than a military campaign study, Fort Anderson: Battle for Wilmington examines the history of the fort's location from its halcyon days as North Carolina's leading colonial port of Brunswick to its beginnings as a Confederate fortification in 1862 and its fall to Union forces three years later. The fort also had several eerie connections to President Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Today the fort is part of the tranquil Brunswick Town State Historic Site. Fort Anderson: Battle for Wilmington is liberally illustrated with maps and illustrations, including many previously unpublished soldiers' images. It also contains an order of battle, endnotes, bibliography and index.

A well-crafted pictorial history, Dr. Dietz combines the history of Wilmington (DE) Country Club with historical trivia to craft his work into a relevant snapshot of Wilmington's history. This book is a must-have for any members or guests of Wilmington Country Club as well as any historians specializing in the history of Wilmington or golf in America.

This is a very detailed book on the Southern Coast of North Carolina. It has everything from restaurants, shopping,lodging and more. If you are planning a trip to the Southern Coast of North Carolina it is a must have. Great book at a great price!

Garrett, like so many in his fambly, was one of the unsung heroes of the American experiment. Which has failed, I hate to say it but we should all pack up our things and join other countries. But before it failed men like Garrett, and so many in his fambly, showed the truest, farthest measure of human goodness. And, somehow, managed to make a buck doing it. Don't ask me how, I don't know. Perhaps their decadent addiction to the capitalist system would result in those they championed, those they freed, and those they loved, finding oppression even after emancipation. Way to go. All the same, though, they did a lot better than most people. Most of those dead people were bastards. Especially in the South.

Mr. Prather's "We have taken a city" is a heart- wrenching,yet true account of murder and madness. Taking place 100 yrs ago in "post-Civil/War" era- Wilmington NC,this book provides the reader with- deep insight into turn of the century race-relati- ions,in a "re-constructionist" South. A wonderful- ly sad tribute to those who suffered most,and lost everything but their dignity. If you only read "ONE" book that deals with these ever constants of life(race-relations,injustice)I highly reccommend Mr. Prather's excellent offering in "We have taken a city". /Johnny Stone/jstone9323@aol.com "Mr. Prather lives in the Nashville TN area" Where he is a retired Professor of History at Tenneesee State University" you can write him at.. Dr. H. Leon Prather Sr. 2495 Walker Lane Nashville TN,37207

Great Book! I strongly recommend it for anyone interested in race relations in the South.

Great Book! I strongly recommend it for anyone interested in race relations in the South.