The Indiana Historical Society has published Blood Shed In This War, Civil War Illustrations by Captain Adolph Metzner, 32nd Indiana, authored by Michael A. Peake. Beautifully designed by Mr. Stacy Simmer of the I. H. S., this marvelous volume pays eloquent tribute to the exceptional talent of soldier-artist Adolph G. Metzner who created a stunning visual diary of sketches, drawings and watercolors during his three years of service with the 1st German, 32nd Regiment Indiana Infantry in the grueling Western Theater. This 9X12 coffee table edition will be available December 10, 2010 for $34.95

 

Blood Shed in this War by Michael A. Peake - Available Now

 

 

Michael A. Peake, a resident of Corydon, Indiana, is an author and historian specializing in Indiana German genealogy and history as related to the American Civil War. Since retiring from Federal service in 1996, Peake has devoted his time to researching Union and Confederate German-American military organizations.