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Burke Davis, who wrote Civil War books, dies
TimesDispatch ^
| Sep 2, 2006
| ELLEN ROBERTSON
Posted on 09/07/2006 11:16:56 PM PDT by stainlessbanner
A private burial for Walter Burke Davis Jr., a writer and historian best known for his books on the Civil War, was held Aug. 21 in Greensboro, N.C.
Mr. Davis, whose 47 books included novels and biographies, died Aug. 18 in a Greensboro hospital. The former resident of Meadows of Dan in Patrick County, who also wrote fiction and nonfiction for young readers, was 93.
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Dixie Ping
Burke Davis wrote some great books.
Thank you for sharing your work, Mr. Davis!
To: stainlessbanner
From the UK.
As I read this my doorbell rang. 7.21 a.m.
It is a parcel with Davis ' 'They Called Him Stonewall' a handsome copy.
a tip of the hat and a fond farewell.
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posted on
09/07/2006 11:23:28 PM PDT
by
vimto
(Blighty Awaken!)
To: vimto
Wow! Davis is certainly one of my favorites. Besides the books, content, research, the man has some of the best titles for his books.
His work will live on for many, many years to come. Enjoy!
To: stainlessbanner
He also wrote an excellent book on the Billy Mitchell Affair.
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posted on
09/07/2006 11:31:39 PM PDT
by
kilowhskey
(Land of the free, because of the brave.)
To: stainlessbanner
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posted on
09/08/2006 12:01:51 AM PDT
by
gunnyg
To: stainlessbanner
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posted on
09/08/2006 3:02:19 AM PDT
by
fieldmarshaldj
(Cheney X -- Destroying the Liberal Democrat Traitors By Any Means Necessary -- Ya Dig ? Sho 'Nuff.)
To: stainlessbanner
Many prayers and blessings for his family and friends...
To: stainlessbanner
I've read all 5 books pictured, didn't realize I had read so many of his books.
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posted on
09/08/2006 11:15:51 AM PDT
by
jordan8
To: stainlessbanner
RIP, Compatriot Davis.
dfree dixie,sw
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posted on
09/09/2006 7:37:37 AM PDT
by
stand watie
( Resistance to tyrants is OBEDIENCE to God. -----T.Jefferson)
To: stainlessbanner
RIP, Compatriot Davis.
free dixie,sw
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posted on
09/09/2006 7:37:48 AM PDT
by
stand watie
( Resistance to tyrants is OBEDIENCE to God. -----T.Jefferson)
To: stainlessbanner
I started reading him in college and have never stopped; he gave a perspective about the Civil War that was sorely missing in public schools those days. It was more than Gone with the Wind. Great guy.
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posted on
09/09/2006 7:49:16 AM PDT
by
harrowup
(I had a NASsCAR once; better'n the one now, but not the bestest.)
To: stainlessbanner
I live not 3 miles from Davis' last residence and feel foolish for only hearing about this now.
About 20 years ago I had the pleasure of spending part of an afternoon with this gentleman as he signed some books for me at his home. Dignified and scholarly in his field he was also gracious and kind.
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posted on
02/26/2007 4:18:11 AM PST
by
Rb ver. 2.0
(A Muslim soldier can never be loyal to a non-Muslim commander.)
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