Paul Hirt has pulled together some of the best western historians to focus on the Pacific Northwest; from Spanish attempts to settle the coast, to Hanford, irrigation, and post-war race relations. Very readable, comprehensive, and well-done. Anyone looking to understand the Pacific Northwest will enjoy this book.

Jim Miles, a wonderful author who can captivate you in his subjects, wrote this criminally out of print book in an attempt to have average readers, like myself, experience the drama of Sherman's march to the sea first hand.

Outside of his outstanding narrative are illustrations, both contemporary and modern that show the reader what to look for in a riding tour of Sherman's March to Sea.

The march itself was not just one straight line starting from the capture and (somewhat accidental) burning of most of the City of Atlanta, Georgia, to the capture and evacuation of Savannah and the destruction of what little of the Confederacy's fleet was in its port.

The two lines of march, the left wing and the right wing are both followed accurately and with great detail.

Worth getting, if you can find it.

Miles has done a great job with this book. He includes countless examples, both good and bad, of encounters between Yankee soldiers and the people of Georgia. If you want to know more about the personal side of the March, as well as the dates and places, this is certainly the book for you.
A teacher could easily use "To the Sea" as a text for a course in the March alone. The margins are wide to provide plenty of room to write notes. Thank you Jim Miles!! I will not hesitate to buy another book by this author.

This is an excellent book and reads very fast. .

This book concerns Shiloh and one Union Officer. ( Col. Tom Worthington) who was a West Point graduate.
While the Union soldiers were camped at Shiloh Col. Worthington, rode around camp looking for axes, so his troops could level the trees in front of his regiment. ( This is called, clearing a 'field of fire') Sherman didn't think it was necessary. In fact Sherman felt they were in no danger of attack. Even though the records point out that several officers told Sherman there were Confederate Cavalry close by, and about 200 Confederate soldiers watched some of the Union officers review their troops at Shiloh. Many of the Union regiments had never had one drill before the Confederate attack, which resulted in many of them not being able to respond when they were attacked. In fact, many of the Union soldiers had never even fired their rifles one time, let alone practiced drills of any kind.

Sherman in fact told some of his regiments, after they warned him, 'if they were that afraid, maybe they should just go back to Ohio'. ( as a minor note, even General Grant did not believe they would be attacked)

Col. Worthington, of course would not be silenced, in his protests of the Union not being prepared, either before the attack or after. In fact, Col. Worthington became more outspoken after the battle, against Sherman, and laid much of the blame on Sherman for not being prepared.

Worthington and Sherman hated each other intensely.

Sherman waited for his chance, as a superior officer. Sherman had Col. Worthington court-martialed, he was convicted, and later Judge Holt overturned Col. Worthington's court-martial. Yet, Worthington was not allowed to rejoin the army. Worthington later, even met twice with Lincoln. The second time Lincoln referred the matter to Grant. Grant of course did not want Col. Worthington back in.

Col. Worthington was an arrogant person, older than Grant and Sherman. But, the facts bear out he was right at Shiloh.

One has to wonder why Grant and Sherman did not want Col. Worthington back in the army. Were they afraid Worthington would continue to talk, or perhaps look for mistakes? or create dissension.

There is no question, Col. Worthington, of the 46th Ohio Vol. performed admirably at Shiloh. Perhaps even going so far as to save one entire wing of Grants army.

If you're a Civil War buff, this is one book that is really interesting and well worth reading.

An Excellent Book For All The Managers In Every Organisation....... A Must Read

Collaboratively written by Ron Bernstein, David Binns, Marshal Hyman, and deftly edited by Martin Staubus, Transitioning Ownership in the Private Company: The ESOP Solution examines leveraged employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) as a means of allowing employees to purchase and own a corporate divestiture or a production plant or facility chosen for closing by the parent company. Examining the tax benefits, empowerment benefits for employees, usefulness, and facilitation of ESOPs, Transitioning Ownership In The Private Company is a carefully researched, superbly presented, and thoroughly "user friendly" information guide and reference. Simply put, Transitioning Ownership In The Private Company is a "must-read" for anyone involved in or considering an ESOP solution in acquiring a private company, plant, or facility.

Jory Sherman has again written a great book. As you read you can feel the thought and action of these men. You can close your eyes and see the mountains and the land around them. Sherman takes Lemuel and Morgan Hawke through much danger. He uses the mountain men that have been there before to lead and direct them. He also brings in different Indian tribes, some to help them and some to do battle with them. Really hope there is a sequel to this book. It is a great book for anyone that likes books about mountain men, indians and the lives they lived in the Rocky Mountains.

I used this book to identify all the trees in our neighborhood and it was very easy to use. It also gave me some good ideas on what trees to plant in my own yard. I take the guide with me on hikes now and impress my friends with my new found knowledge!

Once again we have the chance to look into a collection of private and quite spectacular Trophy Rooms. Stunning photographs. Excellent articles. The source pages are a good reference for hunters on the prowl for anything from wildlife crystal to outfitters. This series should definitely be part of your library.

I purchased this book for one recipe- the Lentil Lemon Soup. It was so good, I tried the Spaghetti Squash Soup, Rose-colored Cauliflower Soup, Asparagus Cheddar Cheese Soup, Chicken Gumbo...! All the recipes I tried are wonderful and can be whipped up in time for supper or lunch- no all day simmering!