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New Book Announced!! Gettysburg from Sky Pony Press

The battle of Gettysburg, a non-fiction account for teens.

Nov.01.2012

New Book Announced!! Gettysburg from Sky Pony Press

An original non-fiction history of Gettysburg drawing from numerous first person accounts. Includes many maps and photos, and full color illustrations by Don Troani and Ron Cole.

$16.95 hardcover (Can. $19.95)

June 2013

ISBN 978-1-62087-532-2

8" x 10" • 144 page

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PUBLISHED: Jun.01.2013

GETTYSBURG: THE TRUE ACCOUNT OF TWO YOUNG HEROES IN THE GREATEST BATTLE OF THE CIVIL WAR

In the summer of 1863, General Robert E. Lee and the Army of Northern Virginia advanced into Pennsylvania in a daring offensive to win the Civil War in a single campaign. They met the Union Army at a quiet crossroads town called Gettysburg, and engaged in the greatest battle ever fought on American soil. Three days of combat ended on July 3 with Pickett’s Charge, a heroic assault...

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PUBLISHED: Feb.01.2011

With Strong & Active Faith: The Wisdom of Franklin Delano Roosevelt

With Strong and Active Faith is an inspring collection of sayings by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Each chapter is introduced with a story and organized by theme. The book includes dozens of images of the Roosevelt family and the places and events of Franklin's era. The book is a wonderful insprirational collection for any Democratic faithful, teacher or writer.

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PUBLISHED: Feb.17.2009

Worthy of Their Esteem: The Timeless Words and Sage Advice of Abraham Lincoln

Abraham Lincoln is one of the most revered Presidents in the history of the United States. His persistence saved the Union, and preserved our Constitution. But his wisdom, with its homespun feel, and far deeper meanings, was the backbone of his enduring popularity. The combination of his sense of self -effacing humor and stories of backwoods life helped Lincoln make his points with...

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PUBLISHED: Aug.01.2007

The Greatest U.S. Marine Corps Stories Ever Told

THE FEW, THE PROUD, THE BRAVE On Friday, November 10, 1775, the Continental Congress approved a resolution for the organization of the Corps, creating what would become the hallowed few, the proud--the Marines. Since then, the men and women of the United States Marine Corps have created the finest traditions of service and honor, and supplied a pantheon of heroes who have upheld...

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PUBLISHED: May.01.2006

The Greatest U.S. Army Stories Ever Told

Since the United States Army’s inception by an act of Congress on June 14, 1775, its remarkable service members have engaged in almost every one of the most important turning points in our nation’s history. In The Greatest U.S. Army Stories Ever Told, editor Iain Martin gathers the amazing experiences of America’s fighting men and women into one unforgettable collection. "In...

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PUBLISHED: May.01.2008

The Quotable American Civil War

The American Civil War is a cornerstone event of American history. The war forged the United States into a nation free of slavery, with the ideal that "all men are created equal." The events of 1861 to 1865 immortalized some of the nation's greatest heroes, transformed the lives of everyday people, and defined all that the United States would later become.The Quotable...

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PUBLISHED: Jun.01.2006

The Greatest U.S. Navy Stories Ever Told

On Friday, October 13, 1775, Congress decided to send two ships to harass the vessels supplying the British Army in America, thereby creating what would become the most powerful navy in the history of the world. Since that fateful day in Philadelphia, the men and women of the United States Navy have created the finest traditions of service and honor, and supplied a pantheon of...

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Mar.08.2013 - 12:52 pm

Gettysburg Reviewed by Sherry Garland and Scott Mingus

My newest title Gettysburg: The True Account of Two Young Heroes in the Greatest Battle of the Civil War (Sky Pony Press, June 1, 2013) was recently reviewed by YA author Sherry...

Nov.01.2012 - 7:56 am

New Book Announced!! Gettysburg by Sky Pony Press for June 2013

My latest book will be published by Sky Pony Press in June 2013 for the 150th anniversary of Gettysburg. I am very pleased to be working with Julie Matysik, the children's editor...

Nov.01.2011 - 9:24 am

New Pub Date for With A Strong & Active Faith November 15th

Just in time for the election year, my latest book, With Strong and Active Faith: The Wisdom of Franklin Delano Roosevelt is being published by Cider Mill Press on November 15th....

Aug.01.2011 - 8:59 am

Worthy of Their Esteem Kindle Edition Published

Cider Mill Press released a Kindle edition of my book, Worthy of Their Esteem: The Timeless Words and Sage Advice of Abraham Lincoln. The plan is to release it in other eBook...

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May.26.2011 - 7:41 am

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Lincoln Wisdom for the Perfect Gift !!

I would like to recommend my own dedicated gift book, "Worthy of Their Esteem: The Timeless Words and Sage Advice...

About Iain

Iain C. Martin is a freelance writer, historian, and the National Accounts Manager for Tantor Media, an audio book publisher in Old Saybrook, Connecticut. He holds a MA from Southern Connecticut State University in American History. Iain lives in Clinton,...

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