The Cheairs Family & Rippa Villa: Volume 1
$29.99
“In The Cheairs Family & Rippa Villa: Volume 1, Eric Jacobson has, through thorough research of primary sources, revealed so many stories that have been forgotten over generations. He has uncovered long-unsolved mysteries, has confirmed family relationships that cross racial boundaries, tracked a century of property transactions, and detailed the story of us, using the Cheairs Family as our guide. Jacobson does an exemplary job of connecting the Cheairs Family saga and Spring Hill history to national events, helping us better understand the importance of Middle Tennessee to the story of America from its adolescence to modern times.”
-Tom Price, Director of Maury County Archives
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The Battle of Franklin Trust is dedicated to a better understanding of a people forever impacted by the American Civil War. We manage three historic homes in Middle Tennessee — Carter House and Carnton in Franklin, and Rippa Villa in Spring Hill — and operate on admissions, gift shop sales, membership, and donations.
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by Eric A. Jacobson and Richard A. Rupp
The battles at Spring Hill and Franklin, Tennessee, in the late autumn of 1864 were watershed moments in the American Civil War. Thousands of hardened veterans and a number of recruits, as well as former West Point classmates, found themselves moving through Middle Tennessee in the last great campaign of a long and bitter war. Replete with bravery, dedication, bloodshed, and controversy, these battles led directly to the conclusion of action in the Western Theater. Spring Hill and Franklin, which were once long ignored and seldom understood, have slowly been regaining their place on the national stage. They remain one of the most compelling episodes of the Civil War.
Through exhaustive research and the use of sources never before published, the stories of both battles come vividly to life in For Cause & For Country. Over 100 pages of material have been added to this new edition, including new maps and photos. The genesis and early stages of the Tennessee Campaign play out in clear and readable fashion. The lost opportunity at Spring Hill is evaluated in great detail, and the truth of what happened there is finally shown based on evidence rather than conjecture. The intricate dynamics of the Confederate high command, and especially the roles of General John Bell Hood and General Frank Cheatham, are given special attention. For Cause & For Country is “a highly complex but skillfully organized, easy-to-follow campaign narrative written in stirring fashion” (Civil War Books and Authors).
Hardcover, 630 pages.
By Eric A. Jacobson
A brand new printing of the book detailing the complex story of the McGavock Cemetery and the full list of the Confederate soldiers buried there. Never before has such an accurate compilation been published. Historians and genealogists will find this book a much needed addition to Civil War literature. Modern day descendants of those buried in the cemetery will find this book invaluable.
Soft cover, 200 pages.