David

About the Book

David, knowing that the secession of Southern States from the Union would lead to Civil War, hopes that the newly elected Abraham Lincoln can restore the United States. To keep up with the changing economy, David converts his farm to dairy farming and makes it profitable. Hearing that his mercenary, Joseph Cullin, is sent to Gettysburg as part of the Pennsylvania, 103rd Militia, just the day before Joseph’s enlistment expires, David goes in search of Joseph on July 2nd, 1863. He meets both Confederate and Union soldiers before finding Joseph and securing his release. He and Joseph go to Philadelphia to see the funeral train of the slain President. And at the war’s end, Joseph returns to practice law and David to his family and the dairy farm.

About the Author

A long time resident of Media, Pennsylvania, Mr. Sharp spent much of his life guiding youth as a teacher in the Chester, Pa. school district. Together with his late wife, Marjorie, he prepared plays based on Operas that were presented live on the educational radio station. George, at age 92 continues to relate to his readers tidbits of history as he remembers it that is centered in the local areas of Chester, Upland and Media, Pennsylvania. George received his Master’s degree in education through Temple University in 1950.