Bryan S. Bush

Dear fellow readers: I just returned from the Frazier museum to view the new exhibit on Lincoln in the Kentucky Historical Society History Mobile exhibit. I have visited the History mobile in the past and really admired their exhibit on Lewis & Clark, and Kentucky During the Civil War. I must admit that this time I must admit that the exhibit lacked Lincoln artifacts and had very few display cases. The exhibit traces Lincoln’s early life in Kentucky, Emancipation, and the views Kentuckians had of Lincoln during 1863 and 1864. I really like the first person narratives from Thomas Bramlette, Hodge, and other Kentuckians on their views about Lincoln. From my standpoint I was glad to see them mention Lincoln’s friendship with Joshua Speed and General Stephen Gano Burbridge’s rule in Kentucky. They had a LCD TV playing images of the the White House in 1864, and Hodgenville, but I must admit, the TV could have been utilized better with a documentary on Lincoln and Kentucky. I also would have like to see some Lincoln artifacts or artifacts connected to Lincoln through other Kentukians. I still recommend Kentuckians to see the exhibit. I am very much looking forward to seeing the documentary on KET on Saturday.

Bryan has just released a new article on his website entitled “Colonel William (Willie) Campbell Preston Breckinridge - 9th Kentucky Cavalry, C.S.”.  Check out this very detailed article about Breckinridge, who served with Confederate General John Hunt Morgan.  As a bonus, it includes images of three related artifacts from the Civil War Museum of the Western Theater in Bardstown, Kentucky.

As many of my readers know, most of my books are through Acclaim Press, but I am currently working on a new project and History Press.net is interested in maybe taking a look at the new manuscript. Yep. I am always working on something new. stay tuned for what that new project might be.

Just got word from Borders that they would like me to do a booksigning on April 4, 5, or 6. I am hoping for April 4. Will fill everyone in on when the time is and the exact date.

With Bryan’s books Butcher Burbridge and Lincoln and the Speeds making their debut in March 2008, tentatively at the Kentucky Crafted show in Louisville on March 8, following are the press releases (in MS Word format) that go with each one:

• Butcher Burbridge Press Release
• Lincoln and the Speeds Press Release

If anyone would like to receive the official press release package (along with book cover images) by e-mail, please send an e-mail to pressrelease@bryansbush.com. This package is set up in a way that is easy to forward to your friends, family and colleagues.