Published by The History Press, James M. Schmidt’s new book relates the Island City’s interesting and important role in the Civil War through the voice of its people, including the story of the Union naval blockade, the dramatic Battle of Galveston, Unionists, dreadful epidemics of yellow fever, the surrender of Galveston as the last major port still in Confederate hands, and the bondage and liberation of the island’s enslaved African Americans.

Soft cover, $19.99

Mr. Schmidt will be joining us Saturday, October 27th from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the store.

Update 11/1/2012

Jim Schmidt (right) enjoyed a successful book signing event last Saturday and was joined by his friend and fellow historian Andrew Hall (left) who will have a book signing of his own here on November 17th.