Gath's Literary Work and Folk

Résumé du livre

Cyber-journalist of his day, Civil War correspondent Townsend, famed as GATH, became the most widely read political columnist of America's "Gilded Age." An intriguing 50-page biography plus a just discovered, never-before-published memoir precede eleven pieces, making this book more than just another look at the Civil War & its postwar era. TWO DAYS OF BATTLE illustrates Gath's on-site war-chronicling skills. LIFE, CRIME & CAPTURE OF JOHN WILKES BOOTH supports Gath's claim of knowing more details about the conspiracy to kill Lincoln than anyone. THE REAL LIFE OF ABRAHAM LINCOLN, unique impressions of the martyred President. AN AMERICAN CORRESPONDENT IN ENGLAND & LIFE & BATTLES OF GARIBALDI, fresh looks at European events. MONTICELLO LETTERS recounts how Jefferson's home was preserved by a political enemy. Delaware born "Gath" honors Delaware's JOHN CLAYTON, co-author of the Clayton-Bulwer treaty. THE MORMON TRIALS at Salt Lake City covers Brigham Young's government persecutions; RECOLLECTIONS & INTERVIEWER INTERVIEWED spotlight Gath. HEARING MY REQUIEM describes Gath's confrontation with North Carolina outlaws. To order: Delaware Heritage Press, 820 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801. Tel. 302/577-2144.