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Published by patriot press, the novel concerns the growing relationship between a virginian who is a. While brief enough for the amateur historian to enjoy, this book is also suitable for scholars and features many valuable insights into the period. This book is so important to any 4th, 5th, or 6th grade class study the civil war or american history. Grayback may also have been slang for confederate soldiers, even though outside the cavalry and officers corps most of the uniforms being worn were butternut, which is a yellowish brown that looks grayish from a distance and was much more easily available as a uniform dye color. Shades of gray opens as a wild adventure novel featuring a headstrong young girl fighting for her country in the american civil war. The next generationshades of gray, the tenth episode of the first season of. Special operations command noted, wars in which groups or entities seek to secure their objectives while minimizing the scope and scale of actual combat.

A novel of the civil war in virginia or tale of the war for it is rare, then, to look upon the war and see beyond the issues to the people, the flesh and blood, whose lives and loyalties were tested in a bitter and deadly upheaval of american history. Vintage grand army of the republic shield gar pin back ribbon topper. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Yet author jessica james, in her novel shades of gray. These wars and geopolitical conflicts, ranging from the russian annexation of. Mar 20, 2008 the most recent addition to this segment of the book industry comes from a gettysburg author, jessica james. Interesting 1862 civil war diary and related papers of union officer and abolitionist benjamin c. Honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this epic. What happened when uncle jed and will went down to. Why did will feel like throwing out his button collection. John singleton mosby december 6, 1833 may 30, 1916, also known by his nickname, the gray ghost, was a confederate army cavalry battalion commander in the american civil war. Jan 01, 2008 yet author jessica james, in her novel shades of gray. The american civil war 18611865 was a separatist conflict between the united states federal government the union and eleven southern slave states that declared their secession and formed the confederate states of america, led by president jefferson davis. In its september 1999 phase i report new world coming.

Many men, as they age, start to worry about gray hairs. The most recent addition to this segment of the book industry comes from a gettysburg author, jessica james. What happened when uncle jed and will went down to help repair the mill. If you like emotional journeys, rich southern backdrops, and epic stories of devotion, then youll adore jessica jamess captivating civil war adventure. Shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his immediate family after the civil war. Shades of gray is a powerful exploration into a defining era of american history. Wills family in winchester, virginia has been wiped out in the civil war. Civil war, and has written many articles on the conflict. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate cause. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war.

Civil war rare books and first editions bauman rare books. My students love how organized the handouts are and enjoy tracking the themes as a class. The gray wars concept lacks even the most basic strategic sense. In carolyn reeders beautiful story of will page and the invaluable lessons he learns as he struggles to get past an enormous loss following the civil war. Shades of gray is a 1989 novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will. Cengage learning emea, united kingdom, 1998 language. The group is made up mainly of confederate reenactors in the new england area of the usa. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt and uncle. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Glasgow 195686, a collection of photographs by oscar marzaroli including an essay by william mcilvanney. Armys professional medical film series shades of gray, the nineteenth episode of the third season of heroesshades of gray star trek.

A novel of the civil war in virginia isbn 9780979600005, softback, 524 pages is a worthy addition to the line up. Bibb, sons of confederate veterans, trimble camp 1836 a classic love story as much as it is a war story. Shades of gray is a young adult novel that was written by carolyn reeder. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder a ccss aligned close. An introductory military history of the american civil war, shades of blue and gray places the 18611865 conflict within the broad context of evolving warfare. The union, led by president abraham lincoln and the republican party, opposed the expansion of slavery and rejected any right of. This is absolutely the best teacher resource i have ever purchased. Why was gray used as the color of confederate uniforms.

William page is a young man and the main characterwho. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live with. Lessly ancestors in civil war phyllis, neil blocks 1996 book, shades of gray. In civil war tennessee in tennessee, we have all heard stories of life and death on the states civil war battlefields, but what happened to the men, women, and children who stayed at home. After visiting the local museums in the shenandoah valley and the virginia piedmont, she read firsthand accounts of the wars effect on local citizens. Shades of gray civil war era camp band home facebook. At the end of the book will chooses to stay on the farm. And on that level, read as a light war is an adventure ya oriented novel it works great. Dec 27, 2010 from the context, allen is probably referring to lice. Isbn 9780689826962 the book won the scott odell award for historical fiction for 1990. Both finding themselves at odds in flesh and spirit.

The story takes place shortly after the civil war in america. Noyalas, assistant professor of history and director for civil war studies, lord fairfax community college. He considers his uncle a traitor because he refuses to be a confederate and take any part in the war at all. Twelveyearold will page is a grieving and angry boy when doctor martin takes him to his relatives in the piedmont region of virginia. Litcharts assigns a color and icon to each theme in between shades of gray, which you can use to track the themes throughout the work. Lincoln, who would become an officer in the 2nd united states colored troops, in which he describes the captured home of robert e. Shades of gray, a 1948 documentary produced as part of the u. He is author of life in civil war america and everyday life during the civil war, is a coauthor of armchair reader. From the context, allen is probably referring to lice.

This thoroughly researched volume documents the conditions of the civil warthe many hardships and challenges faced by soldiers on both sides of the battle. Jul 24, 2009 a trailer for the awardwinning civil war novel shades of gray by historical fiction author jessica james, using art by renowned civil war artist dale gallon. This is a close reading guide to the book shades of gray. His command, the 43rd battalion, virginia cavalry, known as mosbys rangers or mosbys raiders, was a partisan ranger unit noted for its lightningquick raids and its ability to elude union army pursuers and. Stuart, from a court of inquiry investigating stuarts actions in the battle of gettysburg.

A trailer for the awardwinning civil war novel shades of gray by historical fiction author jessica james, using art by renowned civil war artist dale gallon. Historic photographs, documents, and letters enhance this dramatic account. Set in virginia during the volatile period of the civil war, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederatecavalry officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their honor. Timeline construct your timeline see lesson 1 projects lesson 1 timeline figures. Americas military men, however, worry about gray wars. Lessly randolph county rebels the civil war message. What do you think of uncle jeds stand against fighting in the war. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical fiction. The book shades of gray grew out of these experiences. Shades of gray comics and stories, a comic book written and drawn by jimmy gownley shades of grey.

Getting shot by your own is to be avoided, so the indigo that was in ample supply in the south would have to be ru. The civil war and reconstruction in indian territory. The civil war and reconstruction in indian territory is a nuanced and authoritative examination of the layers of conflicts both on and off the civil war battlefield. The civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his parents and brother and sisters, the pain will never end. Their stories, seen through the lens of the objects that were a part of their daily lives, reflect the ways tennesseans adapted. After visiting the local museums in the shenandoah valley and the virginia piedmont, she read firsthand accounts of the war s effect on local citizens. Dispatches from the unfinished civil war chapter 4 south carolina.

In tennessee, we have all heard stories of life and death on the states civil war battlefields, but what happened to the men, women, and children who stayed at home. Varhola is a writer, editor and publisher who lives in the hill country north of san antonio, tex. Honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this epic civil war love story that pits brother against brother. It is a book that i think could have the impact of a gone with the wind. Hattaways shades of blue and gray is an excellent introduction to the military history of the civil war. Shades of gray portray an american civil war era camp band. In the 1988 alternate history novel gray victory author robert skimin depicts mosby as the head of military intelligence after the confederacy wins the civil war. Nov 01, 1989 shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his immediate family after the civil war. Shades of gray a novel of the civil war in virginia. Buy shades of gray and feel the raw emotion and passion today. Shades of blue and gray harvest book 0156005905 by. Like the book and movie 50 shades of grey, the gray wars concept grossly overexaggerates its own transgressions from the norm. I think it is the best civil war fiction book since cold mountain.

More americans were killed during the years 18611865 than any other date in history. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Confederate captain alexander hunter wants nothing more than to put a stop to the slippery, fastriding yankee scout who has been reporting the maneuvers of hunters reconnaissance and resupply missions to the enemy union army.