RIP Shelby Foote

Wednesday, June 29. 2005

Shelby Foote, Civil War historian, had just the sexiest Southern voice I've ever heard. And a real passion for this country's history. From CNN.com:

Foote, a Mississippi native and longtime Memphis resident, wrote six novels but is best remembered for his three-volume, 3,000-page history of the Civil War and his appearance on the PBS series "The Civil War."

He worked on the book for 20 years, using a flowing, narrative style that enabled readers to enjoy it like a historical novel.

"I can't conceive of writing it any other way," Foote once said. "Narrative history is the kind that comes closest to telling the truth. You can never get to the truth, but that's your goal."

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My father is a huge Civil War buff and was very upset when he heard the news. I agree, Shelby Foote had a very sexy voice. Memory Eternal!

#1 Alexia (Homepage) on 2005-07-05 11:56 (Reply)

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