While the rumblings of oncoming war shook a divided Spain; Norman Lewis and his brother-in-law Eugene Corvaja traveled through the Spanish countryside to the family tomb in Seville. Nearly seventy years later; in prose that is witty; understated; and poignant; Lewis describes the duo's travels first to Madrid; then through the bloody insurrection of October ’34; and finally via the length of Portugal to Seville. Once there; they find the Corvaja tomb; but it is nothing like they expected. In this; his last book before his death in 2003; Lewis conjures up the country he returned to time and again in his writing and displays the spirit of pure fascination that has inspired generations of readers. He recalls covering a hundred miles on foot; sleeping in caves; dodging sniper fire; and attempting to dissuade the Communist-leaning Eugene from joining the People’s Army. Yet Lewis’s sweetly infectious enthusiasm for the sights and sounds of a country holding on to its glorious past in the face of a violent future never wanes. For the avid and the new Norman Lewis reader alike; The Tomb in Seville is a vibrantly fresh tale of a historic time and place.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The 115th New York in the Civil WarBy Sandra E. McbrideI am a freelance writer who concentrates on local history; and this regimental history by Mark Silo is a great asset to me. This regiment was formed in my local area; and I have written about their ignominious entry into the Civil War. Mr. Silo's book; however; follows them through the war; detailing their service beyond the surrender at Harper's Ferry. The information on each man in the regiment is fascinating; and along with the epilogue following many of them in post-war life; it brings the Civil War home to upstate New York.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. It's Like Having a Front Seat to HistoryBy Jennifer M. NelsonFor anyone who is a student of the Civil War or New York State history; this book is an outstanding read. Very well organized and detailed; one of the strengths of Mr. Silo's book is that he had access to first hand accounts of the battles faced by the 115th from the soldiers who wrote home. Unlike a dull history text; Mr. Silo's book is replete with vivid narrative and wonderful historical photos which makes reading it a pleasure. And what a treat for the local history buffs to have such a detailed regimental roster at the end of the book.I highly recommend this text for anyone with a curiosity about New York's role in the Civil War whether you are an academic or an armchair reader. It's worth the price.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The 115th New York in the Civil War: A Regimental HistoryBy Carmen CaracoWell written and engrossing. As a native of Fulton county I found many familiar names and references. This book brings history alive. It is an informative and entertaining narrative that educates and also evokes emotions. The musing by a unit commander over a letter written to the parents of a fallen soldier is as heart breaking today as they were over 150 years ago. A must for any Civil War student.
