New Book

Happy New Year, folks!   What better way to start the year off than reading a good book?  Let me recommend Bound for Glory: A Brief History of the Darlington Rifles, Precursor Volunteer Militia to Company A, Eighth South Carolina Volunteer Infantry, CSA, Origin throught First Manassas.    This book was very recently written and published by Dr. Elizabeth Hoole McArthur, who was the great granddaughter of the unit's first commanding officer, Capt. (later Lt. Col.) Axalla John Hoole.  It is excellently written and researched and there are some never-before-published records included.   This paperback book follows the creation of the Darlington Rifles through their years of service to the Palmetto State up to the end of the Battle of First Manassas.  Dr. McArthur does a wonderful job intertwining their history with the major events that lead up to and eventually involved them in the War Between the States.  It also dives into the personal history of Capt. Hoole and how his destiny was inevitably linked to the company.   The book is available from Amazon.com and Barnes&Noble.com for $13.95 plus S&H.  However, the author will accept bulk orders of at least five books at a time for the price of $11 each including shipping.  If you are interested, please e-mail me and I will send you the particulars.   Those people living close to Darlington (my hometown)...I will be happy to handle a bulk order.  Just send a check of money order made out to Dr. Elizabeth H. McArthur and send it to me at the address below.  I'll make sure you get your copy or copies when they arrive.   Thanks...and may you have a blessed and prosperous 2009.   With regards, I am   Ken Howle Pee Dee Rifles Camp #1419 SCDivSCV, Florence SC C Co., Palmetto Battalion   319 Spring Street Darlington, SC  29532