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Shelby was a great friend inspired me to gain interest in civil war
Keith Gaule
April 16, 2023
Atlanta, Georgia
News Obituary ArticleSHELBY FOOTE / CIVIL WAR HISTORIAN: Southern storyteller dead at 88By JIM AUCHMUTEY
The Civil War, Shelby Foote used to say, was our "Iliad" --- a well of tragedy, triumph and meaning as deep to Americans as the Trojan War was to ancient Greeks. In that case,...
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Keith Gaule
April 16, 2023
Mr. Shelby, as we might say in the South was that figure in one's life that would give perspective and a bit of sense to something that you had questions about. He reminds me of that generation that would gather underneath the dogwood tree and tell of many fascinating things in years bygone. God Bless you Mr. Shelby and thank you for what you gave to us with your talent.
Sam Hardy
March 15, 2020 | Polk City, FL | Friend