Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Louise Jones

More than 10% of Vermont's population served in the Civil War, a greater percentage than any other state. Coffin describes the political and intellectual history of pre-war Vermont, the fervor to fight, and the battles in which Vermonters saw action. Meticulously researched and well-illustrated, this is a book that helps bring alive a vital era in Vermont and US history, mainly through letters, diaries and me... read more>>>

Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... Louise Jones

This is the story of the Second Vermont Brigade, formed to serve in the Civil War for only nine months. Shortly before their rather routine tour of duty ended, the men were sent to Gettysburg, where they were instrumental in repelling Pickett's charge. A compelling story of the Vermonters and their experiences, told largely through letters, diaries and memoirs. Illustrated.

Northshire Bookstore Review
Reviewed By... SPRING EDGE 02

In The Battered Stars, Vermont Civil War historian Howard Coffin once again chronicles the central role played by Vermonters in a critical campaign. The battles fought during May and June of 1864 - The Wilderness, Spotsylvania, Cold Harbor - were part of Grant's forty-day overland push toward Petersburg. Vermont sacri-ficed greatly; its proportionate casualties exceeded those of any other Unio... read more>>>