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1861: Civil War Beginnings
In Baltimore, people are bragging they will assassinate the president-elect if he passes through the city.
In Washington, the word on the streets is the secessionists are going to burn all the public buildings, destroy the government archives, and prevent the inauguration of the new president.
Newspapers, politicians, and every day people are sure civil war waits around the corner. Meanwhile, the man who can prevent everything "by the utterance of a single sentence" is slowly making his way towards the Capitol. Along the way, he makes frequent whistle stops.
In Cincinnati, Abraham Lincoln asks his audience, "Would it be coercion and invasion to protect and defend the property and forts of the U States? Would it be coercion to enforce the laws?"
In Pittsburgh, Lincoln tells his audience, "notwithstanding the crisis across the river; there is really no crisis, except an artificial one."
Every time Lincoln opens his mouth Southerners feel threatened. His fellow Republicans are just as uncomfortable. Many of them think Mr. Lincoln's speeches are undoing the country. If he keeps talking he could cause a civil war before he reaches the Capitol.
Such misunderstandings are the stuff wars are made of. Abraham Lincoln and the South will eventually learn this lesson, but the time is not right for it - not yet.
1861 will change everything.
In Washington, the word on the streets is the secessionists are going to burn all the public buildings, destroy the government archives, and prevent the inauguration of the new president.
Newspapers, politicians, and every day people are sure civil war waits around the corner. Meanwhile, the man who can prevent everything "by the utterance of a single sentence" is slowly making his way towards the Capitol. Along the way, he makes frequent whistle stops.
In Cincinnati, Abraham Lincoln asks his audience, "Would it be coercion and invasion to protect and defend the property and forts of the U States? Would it be coercion to enforce the laws?"
In Pittsburgh, Lincoln tells his audience, "notwithstanding the crisis across the river; there is really no crisis, except an artificial one."
Every time Lincoln opens his mouth Southerners feel threatened. His fellow Republicans are just as uncomfortable. Many of them think Mr. Lincoln's speeches are undoing the country. If he keeps talking he could cause a civil war before he reaches the Capitol.
Such misunderstandings are the stuff wars are made of. Abraham Lincoln and the South will eventually learn this lesson, but the time is not right for it - not yet.
1861 will change everything.
237 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 22, 2018
About the author
Nick Vulich
176 books30 followersHey there Nick Vulich here.
Ever since I was a kid I had this crazy urge to read and write. There is something about a book that can open up new worlds to you. When I was younger I read every Max Brand and Zane Grey western I could get my hands on. Then, I found Kenneth Roberts and his historical novels – Arundel, Northwest Passage, A Rabble in Arms. The detail he worked into them was mind blowing.
In college I was turned on to Frodo Baggins and the world of the Hobbits. I found Kurt Vonnegut downright inspiring. I still remember sitting in David Morrell’s classroom at the University of Iowa back in the late seventies, listening to his lectures on early American literature.
After graduation, I lost touch with my writing self for over thirty years, until I was brought face-to-face with this new-fangled thing they called Kindle. It reminded me of what I was all about.
In the years since then I have penned over twenty books, most of them with an e-commerce bent – How to sell on eBay, Amazon, and Fiver. I have written innumerable history books, started and given up on over a dozen novels.
The most amazing thing is, I can say whatever I want to say. I can write it today, put it out there for sale tomorrow, and within a day – sometimes two or three, someone else in this world is going to connect with what has been rattling around in my brain. How cool is that!
Indie Authors Toolbox is just that, a collection of gadgets and doodads you can whip out when you need them to spice up your writing; learn a little more about self-publishing; or connect with one troubled brain that is focused on figuring out this thing we call Indie Publishing.
Welcome aboard. Hold on because you are in for one hell of a ride.
Ever since I was a kid I had this crazy urge to read and write. There is something about a book that can open up new worlds to you. When I was younger I read every Max Brand and Zane Grey western I could get my hands on. Then, I found Kenneth Roberts and his historical novels – Arundel, Northwest Passage, A Rabble in Arms. The detail he worked into them was mind blowing.
In college I was turned on to Frodo Baggins and the world of the Hobbits. I found Kurt Vonnegut downright inspiring. I still remember sitting in David Morrell’s classroom at the University of Iowa back in the late seventies, listening to his lectures on early American literature.
After graduation, I lost touch with my writing self for over thirty years, until I was brought face-to-face with this new-fangled thing they called Kindle. It reminded me of what I was all about.
In the years since then I have penned over twenty books, most of them with an e-commerce bent – How to sell on eBay, Amazon, and Fiver. I have written innumerable history books, started and given up on over a dozen novels.
The most amazing thing is, I can say whatever I want to say. I can write it today, put it out there for sale tomorrow, and within a day – sometimes two or three, someone else in this world is going to connect with what has been rattling around in my brain. How cool is that!
Indie Authors Toolbox is just that, a collection of gadgets and doodads you can whip out when you need them to spice up your writing; learn a little more about self-publishing; or connect with one troubled brain that is focused on figuring out this thing we call Indie Publishing.
Welcome aboard. Hold on because you are in for one hell of a ride.
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July 5, 2019
1861:CIVIL WAR BEGINNINGS BY NICK VULICH,is a very short, fast read. Unlike your typical non fiction, Mr Vulich writes the book in a way where the reader feels like he's just sitting right there, in a comfortable chair, telling you about pre civil war stories.
I love the way he describes some of Mr.Lincoln's story telling, using the word "ribald" in places. You can almost hear the humor and laughter from Mr.Vulich
. The book is chocked full of history, a kinda behind the scenes stories. One, for example, is about Mr. Pinkerton,who in Baltimore is trying to get a handle on the assassination attempts of the President elect before Lincoln arrives .
I totally enjoyed the content and the way it was presented. It makes the experience of history more pleasurable when it comes in the style and writing of the author.
I recieved this e book free from goodreads in exchange for a review.
I love the way he describes some of Mr.Lincoln's story telling, using the word "ribald" in places. You can almost hear the humor and laughter from Mr.Vulich
. The book is chocked full of history, a kinda behind the scenes stories. One, for example, is about Mr. Pinkerton,who in Baltimore is trying to get a handle on the assassination attempts of the President elect before Lincoln arrives .
I totally enjoyed the content and the way it was presented. It makes the experience of history more pleasurable when it comes in the style and writing of the author.
I recieved this e book free from goodreads in exchange for a review.
May 16, 2018
I really enjoyed this book and it's intro into the beginnings of the Civil War. I learned a number of things I hadn't known before-- for example, the pre inauguration threat on Abraham Lincoln's life. I also found it interesting to see how similar politics operated (badly) then as it does now.
I was a little surprised that some (possibly assumed) details were left out that would have made a clearer picture of events. Some dates and locations aren't as clear as they could have been and I had to look them up myself.
Overall very informative, researched and well written.
I received a copy through Goodreads Giveaway.
I was a little surprised that some (possibly assumed) details were left out that would have made a clearer picture of events. Some dates and locations aren't as clear as they could have been and I had to look them up myself.
Overall very informative, researched and well written.
I received a copy through Goodreads Giveaway.
September 23, 2020
I can't recommend this book. Although it appears to have been adequately researched, with an appendix that lists the author's sources, it appears to have been written hurriedly with no concerns for grammar usage. Nick Vulich states that a city was literally on fire with secessionist activity. Literally? He also states that all the motels were full. I'm pretty sure that motels did not exist before the invention of the automobile. He also entered his own interjections, "Oh yeah!" for example, that felt jarring and out of place. The only thing that I learned from this book that I didn't know before was that Abraham Lincoln loved to hear and tell dirty jokes.
October 30, 2018
I received a copy of this book in a Goodreads giveaway.
As much as I love history, I couldn't get into this. It reads like a textbook, but it's riddled with opinions rather than facts. It's very dry and boring. Despite its short length, I couldn't justify putting myself through the whole thing. Skip it.
As much as I love history, I couldn't get into this. It reads like a textbook, but it's riddled with opinions rather than facts. It's very dry and boring. Despite its short length, I couldn't justify putting myself through the whole thing. Skip it.
December 19, 2020
1861
Overall, i would say i'm disappointed. The writeup on Amazon implied this book would delve into the reasons for the civil war. Instead, it is a summary of the major events of the year 1861. While there is some information here i had not previously known, it is !largely madeup of familiar events chronicled by more famous authors of this period.
Overall, i would say i'm disappointed. The writeup on Amazon implied this book would delve into the reasons for the civil war. Instead, it is a summary of the major events of the year 1861. While there is some information here i had not previously known, it is !largely madeup of familiar events chronicled by more famous authors of this period.
February 15, 2020
An easy read
Short snippets about the lead in to the Civil War. It had some interesting insights. He spent a good amount of time regarding Lincoln’s travel to the capitol especially the dangerous travel through Baltimore.
Short snippets about the lead in to the Civil War. It had some interesting insights. He spent a good amount of time regarding Lincoln’s travel to the capitol especially the dangerous travel through Baltimore.
May 1, 2018
Easy to comprehend. Reviewing soon.
June 12, 2018
Good for a novice
Interesting stories that are a bit scattered. Not very in depth coverage and analysis. Most Civil War buffs will already know most of this stuff.
Interesting stories that are a bit scattered. Not very in depth coverage and analysis. Most Civil War buffs will already know most of this stuff.
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