Shades of blue and gray the civil war in art and film. This story takes place a just before the civil war, b during the civil war, c just after the civil war. He does an effective job of weaving political, economic, and local problems into the overall picture. Lessly randolph county rebels the civil war message. Hattaways shades of blue and gray is an excellent introduction to the military history of the civil war. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder chapter 1 pages 114 write the letter of the correct answer in the blank before each question. A novel of the civil war in virginia or tale of the war for it is rare, then, to look upon the war and see beyond the issues to the people, the flesh and blood, whose lives and loyalties were tested in a bitter and deadly upheaval of american history. The story takes place shortly after the civil war in america. I recommend it to kids who are interested in or learning about the civil war. Pages in category american civil war novels the following 81 pages are in this category, out of 81 total. In 1966, young gary gallagher went to the rialto theater in his hometown of alamosa. Shades of gray a novel of the civil war in virginia by. Shades of gray is young adult historicalfiction about the aftermath american civil war. The author covers all the major battles, campaigns, and.
He is author of life in civil war america and everyday life during the civil war, is a coauthor of armchair reader. In civil war tennessee in tennessee, we have all heard stories of life and death on the states civil war battlefields, but what happened to the men, women, and children who stayed at home. It would likely be helpful for the reader to already know some about the civil war beforehand. During the american civil war, he was a general in the confederate army and subsequently served in the confederate states congress. Yet author jessica james, in her novel shades of gray. Why did will feel like throwing out his button collection. This epic love story illuminates the fine line between friends and enemies at a time when traditions and principles were worth defending at all costs. Cowdrey 20, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. He wrote a rough script for an outdoor drama that tells the story of what was happening in randolph county in the 1860s while the civil war raged around it. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Related questions and answers for themes in shades of gray. A trailer for the awardwinning civil war novel shades of gray by historical fiction author jessica james, using art by renowned civil war artist dale gallon. Nov 01, 1989 shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his immediate family after the civil war.
The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live. Published by patriot press, the novel concerns the growing relationship between a virginian who is a ardent secessionist and confederate advocate. Civil war, and has written many articles on the conflict. Lessly ancestors in civil war phyllis, neil blocks 1996 book, shades of gray. This novel is a new version of shades of gray with a happilyeverafter ending.
January 19, 1816 december 11, 1892 was an american lawyer and politician who served in the state legislatures of mississippi and then louisiana. Ambrose bierce didnt just write about the civil war, he lived through iton the battlefields and over the gravesand in doing so gave birth to a literary. This summer, he was completing a book examining the civil war in modern films and other visual arts, particularly the artwork advertised in major civil war magazines. Through shades of gray, will grows in how he views the war, the union, and the confederacy. A novel of the civil war in virginia by jessica james. Wills family in winchester, virginia has been wiped out in the civil war. An introductory military history of the american civil war, shades of blue and gray places the 18611865 conflict within the broad context of evolving warfare. Armys professional medical film series shades of gray, the nineteenth episode of the third season of heroes shades of gray star trek. Shades of gray opens as a wild adventure novel featuring a headstrong young girl fighting for her country in the american civil war.
What do you think of uncle jeds stand against fighting in the war. In carolyn reeders beautiful story of will page and the invaluable lessons he learns as he struggles to get past an enormous loss following the civil war. Honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this epic civil war love story that pits brother against brother. It is a book that i think could have the impact of a gone with the wind. Shades of gray is a quiet little book which chronicles what it looks like to change your mind and to its the story of 12 year old will, a virginian and the only surviving member of his immediate family after the civil war. Ghosts of the civil war by laird barron, nick mamatas and albert e. Varhola is a writer, editor and publisher who lives in the hill country north of san antonio, tex. Shades of gray civil war era camp band home facebook.
Their stories, seen through the lens of the objects that were a part of their daily lives, reflect the ways tennesseans adapted, coped, and thrived during. Cast your eyes back to the noble and daring achievements of men who. At the end of the american civil war, twelveyearold will is left to live with his aunt. Williams father and brother were killed by yankees. A novel of the civil war in virginia isbn 9780979600005, softback, 524 pages is a worthy addition to the line up. The term contraband, first applied to runaway slaves in 1861, became a commonly used description of african americans who flocked to union lines. This book is so important to any 4th, 5th, or 6th grade class study the civil war or american history. Shades of gray is that kind of book and it takes a masterful gifted storyteller like jessica james to create the allure. Shades of gray portray an american civil war era camp band. Dispatches from the unfinished civil war chapter 4 south carolina. Viewing news footage or reading accounts of recent war protests might be a worthwhile activity in order to bring such conflicts into closer range. But it has created a vacuum in the life of will page, a 12yearold boy. Jul 24, 2009 a trailer for the awardwinning civil war novel shades of gray by historical fiction author jessica james, using art by renowned civil war artist dale gallon.
Courage wears many facesthe civil war may be over, but for. Georgetown university and the civil war, georgetown university alumni association, 1961 on april 15, 1861, following the battle of fort sumter, eighteen year old charles rand was at the eagle hotel in batavia, new york, when a telegram arrived announcing that president lincoln had called for volunteers. Aug 26, 2017 he wrote a rough script for an outdoor drama that tells the story of what was happening in randolph county in the 1860s while the civil war raged around it. Contraband camps civil war shades shades of gray and blue. The civil war has left 12yearold will page an orphan, and he is sent to his mothers relatives in the country in virginia. A novel of the civil war in virginia 3in1 boxed set alert. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical.
For thousands of former slaves in tennessee, contraband camps played an important role in the transition to freedom during the civil war. At the end of the civil war, twelveyearold will, having lost all his immediate family, reluctantly leaves his city home. Their stories, seen through the lens of the objects that were a part of their daily lives, reflect the ways tennesseans adapted. Nevertheless, it shows the untold hardship that war can inflict on innocent people. Often compared to gone with the wind, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate cavalry officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country. In this sensual civil war romance from heather graham, the scars of battle are healed by a searing. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder a ccss aligned close. Related questions and answers for characters in shades of gray. Jessica james book, shades of gray, is a novel about the civil war in virginia, but it is more about the honor and dedication, beliefs and convictions of both sides, than about the battles themselves. Shades of gray by jessica james nook book ebook barnes.
Thoughtprovoking story of a boy who was orphaned by the civil war as he struggles to forgive the enemy and discover what true courage is all about. And on that level, read as a light war is an adventure ya oriented novel it works great. Shades of gray the awardwinning historical fiction novel shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate cavalry officer with a union spy as. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan. This is a close reading guide to the book shades of gray. William page is a young man and the main characterwho. The main character, twelveyearold william page, finds himself an orphan after the war and is sent to live with his aunt and uncle on their farm in virginia. The next generation shades of gray, the tenth episode of the first.
Bibb, sons of confederate veterans, trimble camp 1836 a classic love story as much as it is a war story. A novel of the civil war in virginia 2008, paperback at the best online prices at. If you like emotional journeys, rich southern backdrops, and epic stories of devotion, then youll adore jessica jamess captivating civil war adventure. Buy shades of gray and feel the raw emotion and passion today. The next generation, the twentysecond episode of the second season of star trek. The civil war between the yankees and the confederates has ended.
In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life story time just got better with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Winner of numerous awards and often compared to gone with the wind, shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country and their honor. Shades of gray is a young adolescent book set immediately after americas civil war. This is the site that will certainly give you alleviate of looking book shades of gray, by carolyn reeder to read. The different shades of gray was part of the notsouniform uniforms of the confederacy.
Her interest in the civil war was piqued by a vacation spent visiting the battlefields at antietam, gettysburg, and new market. I think it is the best civil war fiction book since cold mountain. After visiting the local museums in the shenandoah valley and the virginia piedmont, she read firsthand accounts of the war s effect on local citizens. Emphasizing technology and its significant impact, hattaway includes valuable material on land and sea mines, minesweepers, hand grenades, automatic weapons, the confederate submarine, and balloons. Willie had to go live with his aunt because a his mother had requested it. Shades of gray is a young adult novel that was written by carolyn reeder. There was a divide among the states, among brothers, families, and friends. And now will has to go live with his uncle jed, who refused to fight for the confederate cause.
Jan 01, 2008 yet author jessica james, in her novel shades of gray. What happened when uncle jed and will went down to help repair the mill. Confederate soldiers and veterans of randolph county, missouri published by two trails shows the military service record of one lessly. In the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome. This is good book for those looking for an introduction to the military history of the civil war, with a brief overview of how the war fits into both american and european military development. A novel of the civil war in virginia jessica james on amazon. The awardwinning historical fiction novel shades of gray chronicles the clash of a confederate cavalry officer with a union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their honor.
More americans were killed during the years 18611865 than a. Although the novel takes place during the civil war in virginia, it is also a passionate love story between alex and andrea who are fighting on opposing sides. While the pacifism in shades of gray took place during the civil war, every conflict. Civil war novel shades of gray southern historical fiction. In tennessee, we have all heard stories of life and death on the states civil war battlefields, but what happened to the men, women, and children who stayed at home. Shades of gray, a 1948 documentary produced as part of the u. The politically incorrect guide to the civil war by h. A sweeping paranormal time travel saga about a love that lives forever a royal affair series. Shades of gray is a 1989 novel by carolyn reeder about a boy named will. Shades of gray by carolyn reeder in the aftermath of the civil war, recently orphaned will must start a new life and overcome his prejudices. While brief enough for the amateur historian to enjoy, this book is also suitable for scholars and features many valuable insights into the period.
While the pacifism in shades of gray took place during the civil war, every conflict has had its protesters and students might like to look at the role pacifism and antiwar protests have had in our history. Shades of gray is a powerful exploration into a defining era of american history. A novel of the civil war in virginia 2008, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The civil war may be over, but for 12yearold will page, who considers the yankees responsible for the deaths of his parents and brother and sisters, the pain will never end. It could be butternut, cadet gray which is like a foggy bluegray, smoky grayand probably coated with the brown, sandy, or red dust of the region of marching.
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