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Lincoln’s Political Generals by David Work, University of Illinois Press, 2009, $34.95 Abraham Lincoln made his share of mistakes as commander in chief during the Civil War, but did his politically motivated appointments of nonmilitary men as Union generals help or hinder the war effort? The battlefield failures of the likes of Nathaniel Banks, Benjamin …
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Wild West Book Review: Driven OutDriven Out: The Forgotten War Against Chinese Americans by Jean Pfaelzer, Random House, New York, 2007, $27.95. The discovery of gold in California in January 1848 attracted hordes… Read MoreWild West Book Review: NantanNantan: The Life and Times of John P. Clum, Volume 1, Claverack to Tombstone 1851-1882 by Gary Ledoux, Trafford Pub., Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, 2007, $39 paperback. Altho… Read MoreThe Mississippi Rifle Became a Classic Western ArmIt proved itself during the Mexican War and on the frontier. It was one of the most popular military and civilian rifles of its day, won glory in two major wars and saw service alo… Read MoreThe Frontier Army Museum, Fort LeavenworthThe Kansas museum has more than a few soldier surprises. The soldiers of the past are, naturally, well represented at the Frontier Army Museum in Fort Leavenworth, Kansas. Visitors… Read MoreThe West Goes PopAndy Warhol created a West portfolio a year before his death. Andy Warhol may be better known for his cans of Campbell’s Soup and his Marilyn Monroes, but his penchant for making P… Read More
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