Forest Haven soldiers
Subtitle: the Civil War veterans of Glen Lake & surrounding Leelanau
By: [Leonard G. Overmyer III].
Publisher: Overmyer Historicals
Published: 1999
Place of publication: Grand Rapids, MI
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 193
Subjects: Soldiers -- Michigan -- Leelanau County -- Biography.; Veterans -- Michigan -- Leelanau County -- Biography.; Soldiers -- Michigan -- Leelanau County -- Registers.; Veterans -- Michigan -- Leelanau County -- Registers.; Leelanau County (Mich.) -- Biography.; Leelanau County (Mich.) -- History.; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography.; Michigan -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography.; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Registers.; Michigan -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Registers.
Genres: Biography.; Registers.
Other titles: Civil War veterans of Glen Lake and surrounding Leelanau
Description: This rare book was filled with wonderful local histories and a great feel for the natural environment of the region that tied in well with the pioneer veterans of the Lake-shore. Overmyer wrote:

     "Then, as now, they heard the morning songs of the whippoorwills among the forests of Sleeping Bear Bay; Loons echoed from the secluded beaches of Port Oneida, to the inland lakes of Otter Creek; and at sunset, the cry of the Bald Eagle filled the North Manitou skies."  - L. G. Overmyer, Forest Haven Soldiers 

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     Anyone who has ever visited the region will recognize how well this local author captured the natural setting that these veterans fought and died for.  A rumored up-dated edition will be a welcome read down the road! ...

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Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 185-193).
Table of contents: title: Includes chapters on local history and; title: Glen Arbor; title: Leelanau County; title: 1st Michigan Sharpshooters; title: 10th Michigan Cavalry; title: 15th Michigan Infantry; title: 26th Michigan Infantry; title: An amazing history of the first pioneer veterans of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Leelanau County, Michigan.  This book tells the story of their experiences in the most deadly and challenging conflict in our Nation's history.  Live through the pre-Civil War years of the first settlements in Leelanau and how this tranquil beauty shaped the men who served their country.  Experience life in the 10th Michigan Cavalry through diary and rare photographs of the men who made its' history.  Follow the Gallant 15th Michigan Infantry into battle and pay respect to the Lakeshore Tigers of the 26th Michigan.  Admire the bravery of the Peshawbestown Indians of the 1st Michigan Sharpshooters and other soldiers from the Grand Traverse Region who served in other Civil War units.  The history of all known veterans who later settled around the Leelanau Peninsula after the Civil War, unfold in a rare virtue that includes activities in the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.).  Forest Haven Soldiers carefully includes a genealogical listing of the final resting-place of these brave souls.