Daily Archives: March 17, 2020

On Four Types Of Sight

Posted on March 17, 2020 by nathanalbright

For someone who is as near-sighted as I am, I dwell often on questions of sight.  As the observation of those around me, hopefully from a place of some social distance in these contagious times, is a major hobby of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Journal Of James Edward Pease: A Civil War Soldier (My Name Is America)

Posted on March 17, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Journal Of James Edward Pease:  A Civil War Soldier (My Name Is America), by Jim Murphy This book is the author’s first novel for a middle grade audience and for a debut audience it is quite accomplished.  That is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: When Will This Cruel War Be Over?: The Civil War Diary Of Emma Simpson (Dear America)

Posted on March 17, 2020 by nathanalbright

When Will This Cruel War Be Over?:  The Civil War Diary Of Emma Simpson (Dear America), by Barry Denenberg A book like this has a difficult task.  On the one hand, most American readers have little sympathy with the cause … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Light In The Storm: The Civil War Diary Of Amelia Martin (Dear America)

Posted on March 17, 2020 by nathanalbright

A Light In The Storm:  The Civil War Diary Of Amelia Martin (Dear America), by Karen Hesse This book is a melancholy one but also one that helps the reader better understand one of the more obscure aspects of the … Continue reading →

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