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Returning to the Civil War: Grand Reenactments of an Anguished Time

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"Returning to the Civil War" is a beautiful book of photos that helps to bring America's most tragic episode back to life. Within you will see scenes from battles, camps, dances and the other events that visitors find so magnetic and that historical reenactors can't get enough of. If you're a veteran of "The Hobby" like me, just starting out, or a curious civilian wondering why people do this, or you just love history, Thelin's and Courtney's book is a must see!

I found Al Thelin's dedication to the photography of this book to be incredible. He selected the Civil War Sailor and Marine Magazine and Association (CWSMMA) (www.cwsmma.org) to portray the Union and Confederate Navy and Marines. At his first contact from Utah he mentioned the book and it's writing by Kent Courtney and how he was reveiwing numerous possible Civil War Navy and Marine units, across the USA. We were thrilled to find out we had won the spot to be featured in the new book.

We were shocked at his photography and willingness to get into the action! He worked cannons and mortars and also jumped into boats and was almost crushed by the CSS Alabama (a replica 100 foot 50 ton ship). He left no friendship or stone unturned and was fascinating to listen to as well as learn from. The results of his book and Kent Courtney's work were wonderful.