James A. Kaser Livres

Reinterpretations of the Civil War current in the 1880s and 1890s often included discussion of the Battle of Chickamauga. In retrospect, the battle was seen as a victory by both sides and was used to promote the popular theme that Union and Confederate soldiers had been equally noble and heroic. To aid in reconciliation, highly publicized reunions of Confederate and Union veterans were held on the battlefield and, in 1895, the ground was dedicated as the country's first national military park, becoming a commemorative landscape promoting reunification. Utilizing battle accounts by members of the Twenty-first Regiment of the Ohio Volunteer Infantry and contrasting them with published histories of the battle, this study analyzes how personal memories of the battle were subsumed in the creation of a cultural myth driven by the political necessity of reunifying the country.

Covering over a century of literature, this book offers comprehensive synopses for more than 1,200 fictional works set in Chicago from 1852 to 1980. Each synopsis includes plot summaries, major character names, and details about physical settings. Additionally, an appendix extends the coverage to works published from 1981 onward, and a biographical section delivers essential information about the authors, making it a valuable resource for readers and researchers interested in Chicago's literary landscape.

The book explores the rich literary history of Washington, D.C., from the early nineteenth century to America's bicentennial, highlighting the city's role as a setting in numerous novels. It examines the surge of Washington-themed literature following significant historical events like the Vietnam protests and Watergate, noting both genre and literary fiction. While post-1976 works are more readily available, earlier novels are less accessible, and this book aims to provide a comprehensive listing of fictional works set in the nation's capital.

Focusing on the literary landscape of New Orleans, this research guide offers detailed synopses for over 500 fictional works set in the city from 1836 to 1980, highlighting plot summaries, major characters, and settings. An appendix extends the coverage to works published from 1981 onward, while a biographical section sheds light on both well-known and obscure authors, making it a valuable resource for readers and researchers interested in the region's rich literary heritage.