Dover: November 2008 Archives

The cover art for the upcoming new book on the June 1863 Gordon / Early expedition into York County, Pennsylvania. Artwork by Mike Stretch; painting by Bradley Schmehl used under license.

The graphics and files have been sent to the printer, and we expect proof copies in December. Once OK, we should be on press within a few weeks. A national roll-out is expected in Q1 '09. I will have autographed, first edition copies for sale before then, and we expect a York County kick-off celebration at the York Emporium.

For more info on the book, as well as photos, see the official website for Flames Beyond Gettysburg: The Gordon Expedition, June 1863.

The photograph, taken in the 1920s by a field survey team for the U.S. government, is part of a series of old pictures of York County that are now housed in the collection of the Library of Congress.

Maj. Gen. J.E.B. Stuart's CSA cavalry camped around Dover, Pennsylvania, in the wee early morning hours of July 1, 1863. Patrols were sent out throughout the region to gather forage, supplies, and, most importantly to riders whose mounts were played out, fresh horses. Some York County farmers took great measures to hide their horses, while others mistakedly believed the Rebs would not come near their farms.