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COMING
SEPTEMBER 2008
Book Release Party Details TBD
OVERVIEW
Houses of the Holy recalls stories
of rebellion, racism and reconstruction as
experienced by Secessionists, Unionists and the
African American population in Fredericksburg's
landmark churches during the Civil War and
Reconstruction eras. Using a wide variety of
materials compiled from the local National Park
archives, author Michael Aubrecht presents multiple
perspectives from local believers and nonbelievers
who witnessed the country's "Great Divide." Learn
about the importance of faith in Fredericksburg
through the recollections of local clergy such as
Reverend Tucker Lacy; excerpts from slave
narratives as recorded by Joseph F. Walker;
impressions of military commanders such as Robert
E. Lee and "Stonewall" Jackson; and stories of the
conflict over African American churches.
FROM THE AUTHOR
"Many Southern-based historians,
myself included, tend to approach this period as if
we are in a “bubble” of sorts. As a result, we
often find ourselves writing strictly from the
perspectives of the white Southern Secessionists.
And although I vehemently maintain that it is
extremely important to honor and acknowledge this
aspect of our heritage, we also have to recognize
that there were two other groups of citizens who
were sharing the same wartime experience. These
would be the local Unionists and the African
American population. Therefore, there are actually
three different perspectives to consider when
reviewing Fredericksburg, Virginia’s history during
the Civil War. This book shares them all."
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