Attend a book signing with John David Smith
John David Smith, Charles H. Stone Distinguished Professor of American History at UNC Charlotte, will sign his new book, “Dear Delia: The Civil War Letters of Captain Henry F. Young” at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Barnes and Noble, Popp Martin Student Union. The bookstore will offer a 10 percent discount on the publication.
“Dear Delia,” co-authored by Micheal J. Larson, chronicles the story of Henry F. Young, an officer in the famed Iron Brigade, as told through 155 letters home. His insights, often poignant and powerful, enable readers to witness the Civil War as he did. Young covers innumerable details of military service—from the camaraderie, pettiness and thievery he witnessed among the troops, to the brutality of internecine war. He was an equally astute observer of the military leadership, maneuvers and tactics, rumored troop movements and what he considered the strengths and weaknesses of African American soldiers.
Smith’s research has greatly influenced the body of knowledge surrounding Southern history, American history and African American history.