Well, if it helps at all, I'm currently reading the
Lindbergh bio by Scott Berg, and my next up is a
History of the Civil War that is chock full of Matthew
Brady photos.  It's on my desk at the office, or I'd
give you the author's name.


--- Annmarie Zan <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> OK here's a fun one for all you American history
> buffs who like to read on
> this site. I am starting an adult book club in
> January at our museum based on
> American history. My first job is to select the
> books we will read for the first
> several months. I am looking for a well rounded
> group with each individual
> book being able to be read within a month and have
> enough substance to fill a
> two hour discussion. These can be historical fiction
> or nonfiction. Another idea
> is two short books that can be compared and
> contrasted (I'm already thinking
> of Twelve Years a Slave and Incidents in the Life of
> a Slave Girl). These
> books would have to be in print and for cost
> purposes preferably available in
> paperback. I'm thinking of starting with In the
> Heart of the Sea any other ideas?
> Also has anyone done this before and how did it go?
> Any advise? Anyone in the
> Chicago area that's interested in joining me contact
> me off list. Talk to you
> all soon Annmarie. Interpretive Specialist Isle a la
> Cache Museum Romeoville
> IL


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