In this newsletter:

• Last Week's Audiobook Release
• Free eBook - "The Civil War Anaconda Plan"
• Our other Civil War history offerings
• Veteran's Day History Highlights
• Veteran's Salute Video Program

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We are enjoying time on the Lower Mississippi River. And, wow, the river is LOW! It is typical for it to be low water during this time of year, but it is especially low right now due to widespread low rainfall across the drainage basin. This is the fourth consecutive year of low-water issues in the autumn season. Thankfully, we are still going to all of the usual ports of call (sometimes with alternate landings or docks) and the guests are experiencing this fascinating region. We are currently cruising aboard a Civil War themed cruise on American Cruise Lines' American Symphony, and Bill's presentations on "The Pathway to the Civil War" and "The Civil War Anaconda Plan" the past few days were packed! So, since we're on the subject...

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NEW AUDIOBOOK + FREE eBOOK

Last week we released our latest audiobook, "The Civil War Anaconda Plan." These are great listens while you drive, walk, do the dishes, etc. The audiobook is just $8. Previous book buyers and Amazon Audible members get a big discount on the audiobook edition! To check it out, CLICK HERE.​

To celebrate the new audiobook, this weekend only, the eBook edition of "The Civil War Anaconda Plan" is FREE in exchange for a fair and honest review. You can download the eBook to enjoy on any smart phone, iPad, tablet, or computer with the free Kindle app. And DON'T FORGET TO REVIEW OUR BOOKS AFTER YOU'VE ENJOYED THEM! Thank you!

To learn more about the book and view all the editions on Amazon,

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ARE YOU A CIVIL WAR BUFF...OR DO YOU KNOW ONE?

The holidays are right around the corner and we have several presentations related to Civil War history. We also have two books available in paperback, eBook, and audiobook. Click below to enjoy any of those offerings or give them as a gift:

• "The Pathway to the Civil War" video program - CLICK HERE​
• "The Pathway to the Civil War" book - CLICK HERE​
• "The Civil War Anaconda Plan" video program - CLICK HERE​
• "The Civil War Anaconda Plan" book (ebook FREE this weekend!) CLICK HERE​
• "The Vicksburg Campaign" video program - CLICK HERE​
• "The Civil War Tragedy of the Steamboat Sultana" video program - CLICK HERE​

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With Veteran's Day coming this Tuesday, November 11, today we take a moment to honor our veterans.

HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS OF VETERANS DAY

Veterans Day is a United States federal holiday observed annually on November 11. It is a day for honoring military veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. It was originally known as Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I.

The first recorded use of the term "Veterans Day" was in 1947 in Birmingham, Alabama when World War II veteran Raymond Weeks organized a "National Veterans Day." A parade and other festivities were held on November 11 of that year to honor all veterans. In 1954, Congress passed a bill to change Armistice Day to Veterans Day and President Eisenhower signed it, officially proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day. Raymond Weeks, known now as the "Father of Veterans Day," received the Presidential Citizens Medal in November 1982.

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VETERANS SALUTE PROGRAM

A special "thank you" to all Veterans!

In honor of this day, please enjoy our Salute to Veterans musical tribute. CLICK HERE to enjoy this FREE 15-minute video with special patriotic music and prose. ​

This video was part of our Virtual Cruise of the Columbia/Snake Rivers Video Package.

We send out our deep appreciation to all of our veterans and their families. Thank you so much for your service and sacrifice.

​All the best,

Bill and Laura

​www.HistoryHighlights.com​

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