The Boys of Diamond Hill: The Lives and Civil War Letters of the Boyd Family of

Description: The Boys of Diamond Hill by J. Keith Jones In 1861, brothers Daniel and Pressley Boyd left their farm in Abbeville County, South Carolina to join the Confederate army. William, Thomas and Andrew soon followed, along with brother-in-law Fenton Hall. Based on their extensive personal correspondence, this updated edition includes 30 never before published letters, along with new research. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In 1861, brothers Daniel and Pressley Boyd left their farm in Abbeville County, South Carolina to join the Confederate army. William, Thomas and Andrew soon followed, along with brother-in-law Fenton Hall. During the Civil War, they collectively fought in almost every theater of the conflict and saw firsthand every aspect of soldier life--from death and illness to friendly fire and desertion. By wars end only Daniel survived. Based on their extensive personal correspondence, this updated edition includes 30 never before published letters, along with new research revealing additional family background and undiscovered information about the fates of the Boyd brothers and other family members. Author Biography J. Keith Jones is an author of five books. He divides his time between the two Carolinas. Table of Contents Table of ContentsAcknowledgmentsForeword by Richard B. McCaslinPrologueIntroduction to the Second Edition by J. Keith JonesPre-War18611862186318641865After the WarEpilogueEditors AfterwordAppendix A: The Boyds, Crowthers, Halls, and Alewines and How They Are RelatedAppendix B: Company Rosters for the Boyd Brothers Appendix C: Partial, Undated LettersChapter NotesBibliographyIndex Review Reviews from first edition: "a handsome book...well-researched, well-documented, and beautifully presented...you will rejoice as the primary materials brings their experiences to life as only first-hand accounts can do"—Military Writers Society of America"The reader gets a very good look inside the hearts and souls of this South Carolina family"—Confederate Veteran"A WOW Rating"—The Lone Star Book Review Review Quote Reviews from first edition: "a handsome book...well-researched, well-documented, and beautifully presented...you will rejoice as the primary materials brings their experiences to life as only first-hand accounts can do"-- Military Writers Society of America ; "the reader gets a very good look inside the hearts and souls of this South Carolina family"-- Confederate Veteran ; "a WOW Rating"-- The Lone Star Book Review . Details ISBN1476690561 Author J. Keith Jones Short Title The Boys of Diamond Hill Language English ISBN-10 1476690561 ISBN-13 9781476690568 Format Paperback Country of Publication United States Edition 2nd Place of Publication Jefferson, NC AU Release Date 2023-07-13 NZ Release Date 2023-07-13 UK Release Date 2023-07-13 Edition Description 2nd Revised edition DEWEY 973.782 Audience General Year 2023 Publisher McFarland & Co Inc Imprint McFarland & Co Inc Pages 253 Audience Age 18 Publication Date 2023-12-22 Subtitle The Lives and Civil War Letters of the Boyd Family of Abbeville County, South Carolina, 2d ed. Edited by J. Keith Jones Illustrations 6 photos, appendices, notes, bibliography, index US Release Date 2023-12-22 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159677134;

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