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Book Discussion Group: "For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought the Civil War” by James McPherson
Join the Simsbury Free Library (SFL) for a discussion of “For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought the Civil War” by James McPherson. The discussion will be led by Connecticut State University history professor Tom Ratliff and is sponsored by the Connecticut Humanities Council. Drawing from more than 25,000 letters and 250 private diaries from men on both sides, James McPherson’s book is a fascinating exploration of the 19th century mind. It explores the motivation of duty, honor and the “cause” that encouraged soldiers to continue to fight under great hardships.
The SFL has multiple copies of the book available for loan – please call (860) 408-1336 to reserve a copy and register for the discussion.
About the Simsbury Free Library
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The Simsbury Free Library (the Simsbury Genealogical and Historical Research Library) opened on the second floor of the Hopmeadow District School in 1874. In 1890, the Library’s collection was moved to its present location at 749 Hopmeadow Street in Simsbury. Today the Simsbury Free Library (SFL) seeks to promote interest in genealogy and history by providing access to research material and expertise, artifacts, and educational and cultural programs. It seeks to help patrons connect with the past and to learn from and be inspired by those who have gone before them. The SFL provides a relaxed setting in which people can pursue family research history at their own pace. For everyone from seasoned genealogy veterans to beginners, the SFL has the staff and resources necessary to help visitors develop the skills required to create family trees, search local histories, look up census records, explore vital records, etc.
The Simsbury Free Library – the Gracious Yellow Lady – is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. as well as by appointment. For more information, visit www.simsburyfreelibrary.org or call (860) 408-1336.
