About this blog
Scott L. Mingus, Sr. is a scientist and executive in the paper and printing industry, as well as the author of several books and magazine articles on the Civil War, including some that deal primarily with York County during the Gettysburg Campaign.
This Cannonball blog presents stories and anecdotes from the war years, as well as announcing local Civil War events of the modern day.
Send all questions, news items, and suggestions to scottmingus@yahoo.com.
Category Archives: Civil War collectibles
Researching new book!
I have decided to fill a void in the Gettysburg Campaign by writing a book on the role of the U.S. Army Hospitals in this area during the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg. I will focus on the semi-permanent … Continue reading
Civil War & More store schedules signings with 3 authors including Cooper Wingert
Jim Schmick of the Civil War & More Bookstore in Mechanicsburg is hosting an afternoon of book signings and Civil War music. The “Civil War Authors of Central Pennsylvania Book Signing” will be held on June 1st & 2nd, 2013, … Continue reading
New book traces a York County family’s and friends’ letters to a Civil War soldier
York County historian and author Ronald L. Hershner has for many years been a prominent supporter of this region’s history, having served on various boards and committees and well as actively promoting history and encouraging others to do the same. … Continue reading
Cooper Wingert’s new book on Harrisburg and the Civil War
Enola, Pennsylvania,-based author Cooper H. Wingert has established himself not only as one of the finest up and coming young authors in the field of Civil War history, but as a leading expert on the Civil War events in central … Continue reading
Excerpt from new book on the Civil War in York County, Pa.
Jim McClure and I have collaborated on a second volume of stories, anecdotes, and incidents from the residents and visitors to York County, Pa. during the American Civil War. As with the first volume, this contains more than 200 such … Continue reading
Relics from the Wrightsville skirmish from the Gettysburg Campaign
Most readers know I wrote a best-selling book entitled Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Confederate Expedition to the Susquehanna River (Savas Beatie, 2011) which details Confederate Brig. Gen. John B. Gordon’s march to Wrightsville, Pa., on Sunday night, June 28, 1863, … Continue reading
New book on Confederate general who invaded York in June 1863
William “Extra Billy” Smith, the oldest and one of the most controversial Confederate generals on the field at Gettysburg, was also one of the most colorful and charismatic characters of the Civil War and the antebellum Old South. Despite a … Continue reading
New Gettysburg graphic history published
Zenith Press, a military history book publisher, has in commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War published a book that by their statement “will have great appeal to adult history and Civil War enthusiasts but will also … Continue reading
Civil War documents, paper collectibles, books to be featured at York Book & Paper Fair
YORK, PA—Central Pennsylvania bibliophiles know that the coming of spring means a fresh gathering of like-minded folks for the York Book and Paper Fair; it is a tradition that has been nearly 30 years in the making. And this year, … Continue reading
New Pinterest page for “Civil War in York County, Pa.”
I have recently decided to start a series of boards on the popular social media site, Pinterest, to showcase some of my diverse interests such as Civil War miniature wargaming, Civil War toy soldiers and collectibles, postcards, and the like. … Continue reading
