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SUMMARY:Center for the Book - Speaker at the Center Series: Historyman Comics author\, Eric K. Barnes\, discusses "An Army of a Different Kind"
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our next Speaker at the Center talk with 
 Historyman\, Eric Barnes\, who is on the trail of our American history 
 through a number of projects\, including the Historyman Podcast\, 
 Historyman blog\, and Historyman Comics. These projects seek to illustrate 
 and educate future generations about the challenges of the past\, the 
 hard-fought victories\, and the visionary hopes of those who went before 
 us. Historyman Comics presents a graphic novel set during Revolutionary War 
 times in South Carolina. Each novel is inspired by historical record. The 
 Francis Marion comic series also consists of six books geared towards grade 
 level students. The six volumes are “An Army of a Different Kind”\, 
 “Blue Fortune”\, "Hunter or Prey"\, "A Bitter Spring For Snow"\, 
 "Obstinate and Strong"\, and "Hope Springs at Eutaw." This series follows 
 Francis Marion in the swamps of South Carolina\, fighting back against the 
 British invasion. In "An Army of a Different Kind"\, Francis Marion takes 
 command of the local militia and fights for survival against the 
 British.\n\nAbout the Author: \n\nEric K. Barnes is an American 
 Historiographer. Through his website\, he memorializes history through 
 various writing and audio projects\, including the blog\, podcast\, and 
 comic book series. A graduate of Gardner Webb University and a retired 
 Detective Sergeant\, he can be found walking battlefields and hallowed 
 halls of history. Barnes has been a local columnist in the News Topic 
 Newspaper in Lenoir\, NC\, and The Standard Newspaper in Lexington\, SC.  
 His Historyman podcast is “the platform for historians\, authors\, and 
 museum directors to tell their stories of the American Revolution to the 
 world”.\n\nTo date\, the podcast boasts an audience in all 50 States and 
 over 40 countries. Each 20-30 minute episode is geared to the Revolutionary 
 War enthusiasts\, especially those interested in the Southern 
 Campaigns.\n\nRevolutionary War Comics - Historyman Revolutionary War 
 Podcast\n\nContact\n\nFor more information\, please contact McCabe Rentz\, 
 SC Center for the Book Coordinator\, at 803-734-4816 or 
 mrentz@statelibrary.sc.gov.\n\nLocation & Parking\n\nThe event is held at 
 the South Carolina State Library\, 1500 Senate Street\, Columbia\, SC 
 29201. On-street metered parking is available. Enter between the two 
 lions.\n\nAccessibility\n\nFM Auditory Assistance\, large print materials\, 
 and other accessibility accommodations are available upon request. Please 
 contact the program organizer in advance if you need a reasonable 
 accommodation to participate. \n
LOCATION:South Carolina State Library\, South Carolina State Library
ORGANIZER;CN="McCabe Rentz":MAILTO:mrentz@statelibrary.sc.gov
CATEGORIES:SC250, Speaker @ the Center
CONTACT;CN="McCabe Rentz":MAILTO:mrentz@statelibrary.sc.gov
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URL:https://statelibrary.sc.libcal.com/event/17129621
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