Kidnapped At Sea with Dr. Andrew Sillen
Civics & Coffee: A History Podcast
02/12/25
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Join me for this BONUS episode where I welcome Dr. Andrew Sillen to discuss his latest book, Kidnapped at Sea: The Civil War Voyage of David Henry White.
You can learn more about Dr. Sillen by checking out his website: https://kidnappedatsea.com/
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