American Civil War

The choice was to run for freedom or die never having been valued as a human, as a woman. The penalty was the same, death! Freedom and her brother, Triumph, would fight for their lives and the lives of the ones, whom they loved no matter the cost. Escaping bondage meant they must RUN! Run to Moses. Run to the Promised Land. Watson Brown knew all too well the struggle to survive. The fight to live. He had been, given a second chance to do what he had failed to do in life, as a human. What he and his father could not do before the Harpers Ferry Raid. The runaway slave and her brother were a distraction. He could afford no interferences with his mission. He nor his family could risk exposure

Sojourner knew how to run, hide and fight. She would find her family and reunite them. Her mother's secrets had become a gift. A gift that would aide her on her journey. Oliver had been held prisoner by Frederick, his brother, for a year. Escape meant hurting an innocent, a beautiful woman who he could not forget. He would not stop searching the colonies for her, until he found her. Debts owed would be paid. Will Sojourner and Oliver learn from the past and return to where it began to get the answers they sought? Will they be able to let go of the past to claim their future?

When Union and Confederate forces met at the First Battle of Bull Run on July 21, 1861, each side was confident of victory. The Northern and Southern Presidents Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis each hoped for a triumph that would bring a swift and decisive end to the Civil War that split the United States into two warring nations.Discover a plethora of topics such as Strategy Skirmishes at Blackburn's Ford The Battle Begins The Great Skedaddle The War Tourists Union Defeat And much more!Discover the First Battle of Bull Run, the opening major clash of the American Civil War that shattered hopes for a quick victory. Marked by chaos and fierce fighting, it set the tone for the long conflict ahead. Perfect for Civil War enthusiasts and military history readers.Get your copy today and explore the battle that launched a nation into war! At Hourly History, we publish history books that are concise, straightforward and take no longer than one hour to read. Receive our new eBooks for free every Friday. Sign up at: www.hourlyhistory.com/free

By the age of 26, John Wilkes Booth had achieved success on the stage. He had rugged good looks and the fame he craved. Yet that wasn't enough for the fanatical actor. On April 14, 1865, just a few days following the end of the American Civil War, Booth stepped into the presidential box at Ford's Theatre in Washington and shot Abraham Lincoln. He subsequently managed an incredible escape until he himself was killed.Discover a plethora of topics such as Early Signs of Trouble Finding Fame as an Actor The Plot to Kidnap the President A Modern-Day Caesar The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln Legacy of an Assassin And much more!Discover the life of John Wilkes Booth, the actor-turned-assassin whose deadly act changed American history. From his theatrical career to the plot against President Lincoln, his story is one of fame, fanaticism, and infamy. Perfect for history enthusiasts and true crime readers.Get your copy today and explore the story behind a nation-shaking moment! At Hourly History, we publish history books that are concise, straightforward and take no longer than one hour to read. Receive our new eBooks for free every Friday. Sign up at: www.hourlyhistory.com/free