(1)  Escape From Libby Prison - White Mane Publishing     254 pages
     Hardback    $24.95 plus $3.00 Shipping (PA residents add $1.68 tax)
Details famous tunnel escape out of one of the Confederacy's most
infamous prisons.  Using unpublished information, the work describes the
deplorable living conditions and suffering of the prisoners. The author
spent nearly three years combing files in the National Archives and the
Library of Congress to put together the most authoritative book ever
written on the escape.  A highlight of the book is the appendix, which
names 107 of the 109 escapees, with biographical sketches.  These names
were previously unknown and had remained a mystery for more than 130
years.  

Winner of the 1996 George Washington Honor Medal for Excellence
Will be featured in an early-1998 Discovery Channel documentary

North Carolina Historical Review:
"The author graphically depicts the horror and hardship of a prison 
 camp of the Civil War.  The volume is an eye-opening view of one of 
 the cruel outgrowths of the costliest war in the nation's history."

Will Molineux, Newport News (VA) Daily News
"Event is recreated in detail and dramatic fashion."

CompuServe Genealogy Forum
"Entertaining and fascinating reading, and will appeal to genealogists,
 historians, and Civil War buffs alike."

Dan Danbom, Alverda (CO) Community News (suburban Denver)
"Does a great job in giving the reader a feel for the event and its 
 heart-pounding drama."


(2)  Seed Corn of the Confederacy - White Mane Publishing  201 pages
     Hardback    $24.95 plus $3.00 Shipping (PA residents add $1.68 tax)
First known account of the Battle of New Market written from the
perspective of the cadets of the Virginia Military Institute.  Referred
to by Jefferson Davis as the "seed corn of the Confederacy," the cadets
gained the respect of veteran soldiers on both sides.  As young as 15,
they had never been in battle.  By day's end they had marched into the
pages of history.  Capturing a battery, they paid the price:  10 killed,
57 wounded. 
 
Lt. Col. Keith Gibson, VMI Museum:
"Mr. Gindlesperger's narrative takes us through the Orchard and the
Field of Lost Shoes, and the agonizing search for fallen comrades after
the battle.  Faithfully adhering to the historical records, Mr.
Gindlesperger focuses on (the cadets') contribution and gives life to
the principles by 
providing believable dialogue.  I do not believe the compelling story of
young courage and sacrifice has been better told."

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