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Post by gorentz on Sept 13, 2004 11:53:51 GMT -5
I just got back from a 2 week, 1002-mile bike ride to Black Hawk places in northern Illinois and Wisconsin. I now have a whole bunch of questions for you people whose backyard I was riding in -- about sites I looked for but didn't find, and such. But let me start with this one:
At the Fort Crawford museum in Prairie du Chien, the woman on duty said there was a new book about Black Hawk sites. They had had 10-12 copies which sold out immediately, and they don't plan to order more until next year. The information I have is "In the Steps of Black Hawk" by Ben McLaughlin. But I'm not able to find that title/author on Amazon or anywhere on the web. Maybe I misspelled something? The woman said it was self-published, but that doesn't mean it wouldn't be on Amazon.
John Gorentz
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Cliff Krainik
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Post by Cliff Krainik on Oct 5, 2004 18:38:52 GMT -5
Hi John, Just received this email announcement from a good friend, Tom Steinkamp and thought about your question - "New book about the Black Hawk War; Original info from Tom Steinkamp 5th U.S. Regulars
I purchased a copy of Benjamin McLaughlin's book on the Black Hawk War entitled "In Black Hawk's Footsteps." yesterday. Here is a little synopsis if you are considering its purchase. It is 100 pages in length with an extensive bibliography of 2 pages. It includes a chart on site features of the war, several well-placed maps which are easy to read, a short sketch of several people in the war in one capacity or the other, an order of battle of U.S. forces as well as a listing of officers in the Michigan Mounted Militia, and a wealth of anecdotes of a variety of areas in the War itself. Also included are articles such as Lincoln in the Black Hawk War-1832, Mining Forts, etc.
The a book that, in Benjamin's own words helps: those interested in the Black Hawk War, on-site history enthusiasts, history teachers (ahem, that would be me and yes, I DO teach about the war) and professors, weekend sightseers, and libraries, I would also recommend it. At $18 its a real bargain, particularly if you are wanting a book to supplement ones you already have or you are beginning a library on the BHW.
If you are looking to purchase Benjamin's book, contact him at the following:
www.ben-mclaughlin.com
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publishing@ben-mclaughlin.com
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Post by Gene on Oct 12, 2004 0:29:16 GMT -5
The information was actually generated from the Black Hawk War Society News Letter, which went out electronically, over the last few days. bhwsociety.proboards5.com/index.cgiThanks to Tom for making contact with Mr. McLaughlin at the Autumn Pioneer Fest. Gene Capt Highsmiths Co. Hello, Gene, and welcome back to the BHW Discussion Board!
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Post by Gene on Oct 13, 2004 14:00:52 GMT -5
Bob,
Thanks for the warm welcome, no reason to roll out the red letters and the red carpet, I'm just an average guy. Not royalty!
Gene
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Post by Robert Braun on Dec 20, 2004 10:46:52 GMT -5
It would appear that Ben McLaughlin's website has been recentl;y hacked. You may still order his book through his U. S. Mail address.
Bob.
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