Events

Historian Joseph Wheelan presents LIBBY PRISON BREAKOUT: THE DARING ESCAPE FROM THE NOTORIOUS CIVIL WAR PRISON.  Here is the largely unknown story of the escape of 109 steel-nerved Union officers through a 55-foot tunnel, and their flight in winter through the heart of the enemy homeland.  Joseph Wheelan is the author of several books centering on early 19th century American history.  Can’t make it? To request a signed or personalized copy, call 828-1588 or 1-800-672-6789 or contact orders@quailridgebooks.com (at least 48 hours in advance for email) to check availability.