FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. – June 28, 2022 – (Newswire.com)
Fulton Books author Mike Evans, a US Air Force veteran and a history buff, has completed his most recent book “Florida Thunder”: an informative opus that aims to tell the tale of the men who faithfully served and defended their state. This is about the Marion Light Artillery, the only Florida artillery unit that experienced active combat service during the Civil War. This is their story, a story that is an ongoing unfinished history of their service to Florida and the Confederacy.
Evans shares, “When people think of Florida, what comes to mind are sandy beaches, alligators, and Mickey Mouse. Few realize that Florida was the third state to secede from the Union. It was also the smallest in population, being referred to as the ‘smallest tadpole in the dirty pool of secession.’
“This work does not concern itself with the politics, issues of slavery, economics, or military strategies of the Civil War. Instead, it focuses directly on the history and service of one Florida unit: The Marion Light Artillery. Raised in North Central Florida, this unit would be the only Florida artillery battery to see active combat outside the state, beginning from Richmond, Kentucky, through most of the campaigns of the Army of Tennessee, until their surrender in May of 1865 at Meridian, Mississippi.”
Published by Fulton Books, Mike Evans’ book is an engrossing read that compiles information, records, and reports about the Marion Light Artillery. As someone who studies southern culture and Florida history, the author believes that the artillery’s historical contribution shouldn’t be disregarded.
It’s an integral part of Florida history that the young generation must know.
Readers who wish to experience this powerful work can purchase “Florida Thunder” at bookstores everywhere, or online at the Apple iTunes Store, Amazon, Google Play or Barnes & Noble.
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Mike Evans' New Book 'Florida Thunder' is a Riveting Volume That Probes Into the History and Legacy of Marion Light Artillery During the Civil War
