Too far north; the great state of Maine did not witness any Civil War battles. However; Mainers contributed to the war in many important ways. From the mainland to the islands; soldiers bravely fought to preserve the United States in all major battles. Men like General Joshua Chamberlain; a hero of Little Round Top; proudly returned home to serve as governor. Maine native Hannibal Hamlin served as Abraham Lincoln's first vice president. And Maine's strong women sacrificed and struggled to maintain their communities and support the men who had left to fight. Author Harry Gratwick diligently documents the stories of these Mainers; who preserved "The Way Life Should Be" for Maine and the entire United States.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. I'm a newer learner on the subject. While currently ...By Kevin K.I'm a newer learner on the subject. While currently reading some very in-depth history on the subject. this book provides a wealth of illustration which help to bring the subject to life for me. Most of the illustrations are historical artwork with some photos of contemporary site locations. Well worth the price!!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Well Done OverviewBy hart3856This book should be considered a great introduction into the Knights Templar. It is well written and the pictures alone make the book a fantastic reference. I found myself (many times) wanting more. The author would make a reference to something (i.e. a place; a castle; etc.) which finds you going ok; I need more!! Since I have a nice collection of Templar books it made it easy to cross reference what the author mentions in other books and or the internet to get greater details. This book will not disappoint the average reader looking in Templar history. This book actually helps the more in depth style of books; because you can use the pictures/maps contained herein when reading the others. His conclusions are somewhat interesting and may be jaded by his personal belief pattern. I had trouble tying these in with other books I have read. This is not to take away from the overall work; it is just a different perspective which is somewhat intriguing. However; if you want to really dig into the Templar history; then I would suggest looking at other some other titles.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. enjoyed the book and recommend itBy javierwas always interested in learning more about this group and period ; enjoyed the book and recommend it .
