That an insignificant band of guerrillas could dare to invade free
soil was a piece of temerity absolutely incredible. Yet that thing was
done. Our people were startled as by a clap of THUNDER FROM A CLEAR
SKY.-Daily Evansville Journal, July 26, 1862
This book is about the high water mark of partisan warfare, the first
Confederate military operation to cross north of the Mason-Dixon Line
during the Civil War. As reported in the Daily Evansville Journal, the
raid was like thunder from a clear sky. It was a bold, unexpected
stroke by a bold, unexpected soldier.
Even now, as an event firmly in the past, what is the story of the
Newburg raid? Is it one of courage and guile, or is it one of betrayal
and revenge? Is Adam Johnson a petty thief and a murdering pirate, or
is he a heroic underdog and a military genius? Is Union Bethell, the
Newburg Home Guard captain, a negligent coward or an avenging angel?
Or are the attributes for each man better placed with the other? From
this point forward, the reader decides. Introduction from Thunder from
a Clear Sky written by Raymond Mulesky, Jr. * Please note: The
spelling of Newburg during this period of time.
Come hear how this all-true historical event unfolded as told directly
from the author himself, Raymond Mulesky, Jr. as he discusses and
answers questions about the Raid on Newburg. Ray will be with us
during this interactive conversation where you can purchase a signed
copy of his book detailing the events leading up to, during and after
this historical event. Come decide for yourself whether Stovepipe
Johnson was a petty thief or a rebel hero; whether Union Bethell
avenged this dastardly act or he was considered a negligent coward.
Its up to you to decide!
*PLEASE NOTE: Individual tickets for the "Raid on Newburg"
presentation and discussion are $10 each. Signed copies of "Thunder
from a Clear Sky" will be available for $10 at the event.
_*REFUND POLICY: Refunds will be issued if the Newburgh Remembers
event is cancelled due to an increase in the COVID-19 pandemic._
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