The Red Acorn by John McHlroy Opens in a Quiet Confederate Home
In a Nashville to Murfreesboro setting a contingent gathers at Aunt Debby Brill's house. Fortner and Bill discuss marching orders as Wheeler and Morgan's cavalry move into Kentucky. The scene shifts to readiness for midnight departure and a forthcoming battle, urging rest and strength for the forthcoming clash.
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Wheeler
Morgan
Kentucky
Rosy
Nashville
Polk
Kirby Smith
Murfreesboro
Stewart's Creek
Lavergne
Boscall
Battle on Stone River Echoes Through Christmas Camps
A Civil War siege tale follows Rachel Bond and Aunt Debby in Nashville as Union lines mass for a decisive contest. Fortner warns of a looming Confederate push while Rachel volunteers to slip through enemy lines at night to deliver crucial Rosencrans intelligence, risking death to aid the Union cause.
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Stone River
Nashville
Stanley
McCook
Franklin Turnpike
Murfreesboro Pike
Crittenden
Thomas
Cumberland
Murfreesboro
Rachel
Fortner
Kent Edwards
Eggnogg
Tennessee
Bragg
Harry
Joe
Kent
Dr. Denslow
Grand Hospital
Moxon
Sardis
Nashvilleo
Pancake
Rachel Bond
Cedars
Aunt Debby
Jim
Debby
Rockcastle Mountains
Chattanooga
Mitchell
Ohio
Triune
Lavergne
Debby Carly
Yander Hill
Gineral Rosencrans
Rosencrans
Breckinridge
Withers
Breckenridge
Cheatham
Cleburne
McCown
Wharton
Humorous Nuggets and Warnings From a Seedier Era
A collage of quips on marriage and women, power and danger, and odd facts. A Winston-like mix includes: a caution on social circles for wives, the czar as a prisoner, an ostrich dissection surprise, a Vermont prohibition case, snowbound sugar orchards, a London thieves banquet, and social quirks about sidewalk etiquette and loudness. Named people and places include Russia, Burlington Vermont, Ruthland Vermont, Philadelphia Zoo, and Wheeling.
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John McHlroy
Andersemide
Debby Brill
Bill
Emi
Kent Edward
Abe
Joseph Pancake
Hit
Nashville Pike
Heath
Bluecoats
Here
Ani
Czar
Russia
Philadelphia
Thomas Stewart
Burlington, Vt
Ruthland
Wheeling
Adams
Express Office
Montreal
London
Hearing USA
ELY Bros
Owego
N.Y
Voling Alimaac
Volina Brug and Chemical OO
Baltimore
The
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the Bank OF Athens
Athens
Houghton Favorale
Principe
United States
John Brown
J.D. Brows
Ganvel
Knowles
Charles Townsend
U.S
John Welch
Welch
J.M. Welch
W. W. Watkins
Navy
Clocu
John Ring
W. Towsley
Atkinson
Warren House
J.S. Basom
D. D
J. E. Edmundson
Phenix Block
Athens, Ohio
A. Dille
Athens,ohio
Orfice
Perkins
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Spruce St
New York
Bnow & CO
Washington
Athens Gas Works
Athens Gas CO
H. P. Hubbard Co
Office of
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