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NEWS FLASH! After four years of in-depth research, Civil War author Richard G. Williams’s book about Stonewall Jackson and his black Sunday school class has finally come to fruition. Nationally acclaimed Civil War historian, Jackson biographer, and historical consultant to the film Gods and Generals, James I. Robertson, Jr., has written the foreword to the book.
"Exhaustively researched, teeming with useful nuggets, and written with an undertone of faith that Jackson himself would have admired, this study clears the air of a lot of myth-accidental and otherwise. The narrative surprises and informs, memorializes and inspires, all at the same time." ~ Professor James I. Robertson, Jr., Alumni Distinguished Professor in History Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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"Another hero is to be found in Richard Williams's excellent, gracefully written study of Stonewall Jackson's religious faith and its role in guiding him to help teach black Southerners to read and learn the Gospels. Williams's research is meticulous--praised by no less than Jackson's esteemed biographer James I. Robertson, who contributes a foreword--and shines new light on 'Old Blue Light' himself, with a special focus on Jackson's 'relationship with his black brethren,' which 'was, in many ways, illustrative of Southern Christians' bond with one another--regardless of race.' The story, to my knowledge, has never been told so well or in such detail." ~ Harry W. Crocker, III, award winning author & Editor at Regnery Publishing
"I like the way the book brings out the strong Christian faith of the bulk of Americans during the nineteenth century. It is inspiring to read of Jackson's faith, in particular, and of how that led him to show kindness to those around him including the slaves." ~ Steven Woodworth, Ph.D., author, While God is Marching On: The Religious World of Civil War Soldiers.
"Jackson's spirituality is repeated throughout the book-a skillful interweaving by Williams of well-documented facts and research with heartwarming and inspirational language in such a way that the reader barely notices the actual history lesson taking place." ~ Human Events (Read full review here.)
"Williams' style is engaging and compelling: offering the reader a sense that you really come to "know" Stonewall Jackson as a person, a friend and as a fellow Christian believer. I highly recommend Stonewall Jackson: The Black Man's Friend to anyone with an interest in extremely well-written historical accounts with an uplifting, positive tone." ~ From a reader's review at Amazon.com
Richard Williams' Washington Times Civil War Articles :
The second, expanded edition of The Maxims of Robert E. Lee for Young Gentlemen , published by Pelican Publishing of Gretna, Louisiana, is now available. Pelican is the largest independent publisher in the South and has a long and rich heritage. This second edition has been selected by the Conservative Book Club as one of their preferred recommendations. You may purchase autographed, personalized copies by calling our toll free number listed in our contact link.
The book has received positive reviews:
"A fine gift for a teenage son. Lee's words are in such contrast to today's selfishness and immorality." ~ Charley Reese
"The sayings and writings attributed to Lee or quoted by him are...useful and valuable...The book is nicely done." ~ The Civil War Courier, October 2005.
"Richard G. Williams, Jr. offers a sublime figure as counterpoint to the hedonistic 'heroes' of the instant gratification set...all ages will benefit from these selections...a wonderful self-help book of sorts...this reviewer applauds his efforts to bring to the vanguard a true, timeless role model." ~ Blue & Gray Magazine, Summer 2005.
"Must reading for all fathers and sons." ~ Conservative Book Club
"Inspiring and full of anecdotes and quotes, some long forgotten, that will guide men of all ages towards the lost are of being a gentleman."
~ Joseph Farah, WorldNetDaily.com
This second edition is now in it's third printing! I am now working on the companion book for young ladies with quotes taken from the writings of Mrs. Lee. Look for it in 2007.
Richard Williams's Appearance Schedule:
4 April 2006: Cold Harbor Guards Camp #1764, Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting at Walnut Grove Baptist Church, 7046 Cold Harbor Road, Mechanicsville, VA, 7 PM. Walnut Grove Baptist Church was the meeting place of Generals Lee & Jackson prior to the Seven Days' Battle.
27-29 June 2006: Great Revival in the Southern Armies Conference, Providence Baptist Church, 1441 Erickson Avenue, Harrisonburg, Virginia. I will be speaking on Tuesday evening, the 27th as 6:45. Rick's topic will be: "The Conversion & Ministry of John Jasper." For complete details of the conference, contact Pastor Lloyd Sprinkle at (800)460-3573 or
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12 September 2006 : Stonewall Jackson Brigade Camp #1296, Sons of Confederate Veterans at Redwood Family Restaurant, U.S. Rt. 11, Lexington, VA, 7 PM. Discussion of new book.
9-10 October 2006 : Consultant for filming in Lexington, VA for a documentary about Stonewall Jackson's early life.
3-5 November 2006: Stonewall Symposium - His Path to Glory at historic Jackson's Mill, West Virginia (Stonewall Jackson's boyhood home). Rick Will be speaking on Saturday evening. Proceeds from the Symposium will help rebuild the One-Room School in the Historic Area at WVU Jackson's Mill. See: Stonewall Symposium & Jackson's Mill.
15 November 2006 : Old Brunswick Camp #512, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Lawrenceville, VA 7PM. For details, contact:
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12 December 2006: - Christmas Banquet - James Longstreet Camp #1247, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Richmond, Virginia, 6 PM. www.longstreetscv.org
8 January 2007: - Chester Station Camp #1503, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Chester, Virginia, 6:30 PM. www.chesterstation.org
13 January 2007 : Lee-Jackson Day Celebration, Lexington, Virginia. Ceremonies at Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery and Lee Chapel. Celebrating General Lee's 200th birthday. Lee-Jackson Day
21 March 2007:
Rockbridge County Civil War Roundtable, Virginia Military Institute's
Preston Library, Lexington, Virginia, 7:30 PM. Email Bob Driver for
details:
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23-24 March 2007: Liberty University's Annual Civil War Seminar, Lynchburg, Virginia. See: Liberty University Civil War Seminar for details.
31 March 2007: Annual Natural Bridge Living History Event - Natural Bridge Baptist Church, Natural Bridge, Virginia.
10 April 2007: William Latane Camp #1690, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Mechanicsville, Virginia @ 6:00 PM.
13-14 April 2007: History Meets the Arts, Gettysburg, PA. Presentation and book signing Friday evening at 6:30 in the historic Gettysburg Hotel and book signing the following day. Visit site for details.
12 May 2007: United Daughters of the Confederacy - Winchester, Virginia.
15 May 2007: Turner Ashby Camp #1567, Sons of Confederate Veterans, Winchester, Virginia, 7:00 PM. www.turnerashbycamp.com
17 May 2007: Summers-Koontz Camp #490, Luray, Virginia.
9 June 2007 : United Daughters of the Confederacy - Buchanan, Virginia.
13 July 2007 : Kappa Alpha Order - "Emerging Leaders Conference" (Private) 7:00 PM, Lee Chapel, Lexington, Virginia.
11 November 2007 : Jackson's Mill, West Virginia, 2:00 PM - Screening for Still Standing the Stonewall Jackson Story.
12 November 2007 : Natural Bridge Baptist Church, Natural Bridge, Virginia, 7:00 PM - Screening for Still Standing the Stonewall Jackson Story.
13 November 2007 : Liberty University, Lynchburg, Virginia, 7:00 PM - Screening for Still Standing the Stonewall Jackson Story.
If you would like to have Richard for a speaking engagement or appear for a book signing, including church and homeschool groups, please use the contact link in the main menu.
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