Civil War Novel Nominated for Award, Marking 137th Anniversary of 13th Amendment

To commemorate the anniversary of the Constitutional Amendment that abolished slavery on December 6, 1865, American Book Publishing announces that one of its books, Cold Harbor, has been nominated for The Michael Shaara Award for Excellence in Civil War Fiction.

Salt Lake City, Utah, December 6, 2002 -To commemorate the anniversary of the Constitutional Amendment that abolished slavery on December 6, 1865, American Book Publishing announces that one of its books, Cold Harbor, has been nominated for The Michael Shaara Award for Excellence in Civil War Fiction. Named after Michael Shaara, the Pulitzer prize-wining author, the award goes to that Civil War novel that best exemplifies fresh approaches to Civil War fiction. The award's sponsor, The United States Civil War Center, encourages such efforts

"Keiths novel brings the Civil War to life for the modern reader," comments Terri Hayes, book marketing publicist, American Book Publishing.

Cold Harbor is a coming of age novel written in the same spirit as The Red Badge of Courage and is dedicated to Civil War reenactors. "I'm grateful that Cold Harbor is being
considered," says its author, Harlow J. Keith. "The
Civil War Center has a sterling reputation, and to have my first novel nominated for such a prestigious award is quite an honor."

Rarely does a piece of literature capture the images of warfare as graphically as a photograph. Harlow Keith has succeeded in doing just that. He captures the nuances of a most pivotal battle of the War Between the States in print-the uncompromising vividness is truly unforgettable. His words capture the fear and intense, mind-shattering emotions of pitched battle. As a combat veteran, as a reenactor, and as a living historian, I recommend Cold Harbor to everyone," remarks Lt. Timothy G. Fredrikson, Adjutant, 38th Regiment, U.S.C.T., Company D.

Harlow J. Keith, Cold Harbor, $18.00, ISBN #1-58982-014-2
Advance books available at discount with quick delivery online at pdbookstore.com.

Bedside Books is an imprint of American Book Publishing, a traditional publishing company with over 100 titles to date in print.

Contact Information: For more information, review copies, author photos, and interviews, contact Terri Hayes at 801-463-3890.