Editing and narration by Don Allison

A compelling human drama of the Civil War, Hell on Belle Isle is based on the journal kept by Sgt. Jacob Osborn Coburn of the 6th Michigan Cavalry, a unit in the famed Michigan Cavalry Brigade of Gen. George Armstrong Custer. Much of Coburn's time as a captive was spent in Richmond's Belle Isle prison camp. Although not so well known as the infamous Andersonville prison, Belle Isle rivaled Andersonville in terms of the squalid conditions of neglect and starvation endured by its prisoners.

Hell on Belle Isle features editing and narration by award-winning journalist Don Allison, supplemented by letters Coburn wrote before his capture detailing life and battles with the 6th Michigan Cavalry.
Softcover ISBN 0-9659201-0-0

Only $15.95

Editing and Foreword

By Don Allison

"How Private Peck Put Down the Rebellion" is a veteran's humorous but heartfelt look at life as a Civil War soldier. Forgotten for generations, George W. Peck was a famous speaker and author in the late 1800s.

Although a work of fiction, filled with exaggerated cir-cumstances born of a comedian's mind, the theme of this book rings true with the insight of a veteran.
"I enlisted for the bounty," Peck wrote of his decision to serve. "I thought the war was nearly over, and that the probabilities were that the regiment I had enlisted in would be ordered home before I could get to it. In fact the recruiting officer told me as much, and he said I would get my bounty, and a few months' pay, and it would be just like finding money...I would not assert that the recruiting officer lied to me, but I was the worst deceived man that ever enlisted, and if I ever meet that man, on this earth, it will go hard with him."

George Peck served with the Fourth Wisconsin Cavalry from late 1863 to 1866. He began his service as an enlisted man, but was later commissioned a second lieutenant.

Softcover

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The original book was produced by the Presbyterian Board of Publication in Philadelphia in 1861, and includes an 1862 calendar.

This reproduction features correct stitched binding with a glued-on embossed cover, just like the original.

This pocket prayer book is perfect for the Living Historian, those wishing primary source material, or those wo wish to read material handed out to the early war Union soldier.

Includes advice for the new soldiers,excerpts of scripture, prayers, hymns, and a list of hints.

Measures 3 by 4 1/2 inches. 64 pages.

Included are:

* Eagle on shield with blue starry background.

* Abraham Lincoln's funeral car.

* Grand Army of the Republic knapsack and gear.

* Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Day.

Included are:

* Sick Book

* Inventory of Effects of Deceased Soldier

* Return of Killed, Wounded and Missing

* Special Requisition for Ordnance

* Roster for Guard

* Ohio Militia Appointment

These bond coupons make great keepsakes, an actual piece of Confederate States of America history!

Included is an authentic Civil War Centennial postage stamp issued on July 1, 1963 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg, and a reproduced photo of Robert E. Lee, encased in a protective folder.

Folder measures 4 1/2 by 6 1/2 inches.

The inside text reads: "May your moments be merry, Your conflicts ended, Your Holiday homecomings grand."

A perfect way to share a bit of Civil War history with family and friends at Christmas.

Cards measure 5 1/2 by 8/12 inches, on off-white card stock for an appropriate antique look. Envelopes included.

The inside text reads: "I played my drum for Him. Merry Christmas"

A perfect way to share a bit of Civil War history with family and friends at Christmas.

Cards measure 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches, on off-white card stock for an antique look. Envelopes included.

The inside text reads: "Glad Tidings at Christmas."

A perfect way to share a bit of Civil War history with family and friends at Christmas.

Cards measure 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches, on heavy card stock. Envelopes included.

The inside text reads: "Celebrate the Season."

A perfect way to share a bit of Civil War history with family and friends at Christmas.

Cards measure 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches, on heavy card stock. Envelopes included.

The inside text reads: "On Earth Peace, Good Will Toward Men."

A perfect way to share a bit of Civil War history with family and friends at Christmas.

Cards measure 4 1/4 by 5 1/2 inches, on off-white card stock for an appropriate antique look. Envelopes included.

The inside text reads: "May all the joys of the Holidays be with you."

A perfect way to share a bit of Civil War history with family and friends at Christmas.

Cards measure 5 1/2 by 8/12 inches, on off-white card stock for an appropriate antique look. Envelopes included.

The inside text reads: "Our thoughts are with you this Holiday season."

A perfect way to share a bit of Civil War history with family and friends at Christmas.

Cards measure 5 1/2 by 8?12 inches, on off-white card stock for an appropriate antique look. Envelopes included.

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