{Historical Fiction} The Amazing Legacy of James E. Hanger, Civil War Soldier Blog Tour Sign Up

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Robert J. O’Connor will be touring June 2-27 with his historical fiction, The Amazing Legacy of James E. Hanger, Civil War Soldier!

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  • Reviews (paperback)
  • Interviews
  • Author Guest Posts
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PUYB Inside the Book

The Amazing Legacy of James E. Hanger 7 James E. Hanger was wounded at Philippi, Virginia on June 3, 1861 and became the first amputee of the American Civil War. He hated the Yankee peg leg his Union doctor gave him. Instead, he used his ingenuity and engineering background to invent an artificial leg with a joint at the knee and a hinge at the ankle. He patented his Hanger Limb.

His invention revolutionized the prosthetic industry. The company Mr. Hanger founded still operates today (Hanger Inc.) as the country’s largest provider of artificial limbs. His story is quite remarkable.

PUYB Meet the Author

Bob O’Connor’s first book was published in 2006. He now has ten books published including 6 historical novels and 4 non-fiction books.  He has been named finalist four different times in national book competitions conducted by Indie Excellence Awards and USA Books.

 

O’Connor writes about the Civil War in a way in which persons of interest find compelling as he writes about the soldiers on the front lines instead of the generals and the battle strategy.  He speaks around the country on the Civil War and has appeared over 600 times in 18 states since his first book was published. His presentations have spanned the spectrum, as he has spoken to first graders and cadets at the U.S. Naval Academy, in national parks and public libraries, at historical societies and Civil War round tables.

His main topics include abolitionist John Brown, Abraham Lincoln’s bodyguard (Ward Hill Lamon), the United States Colored Troops, the invention of modern prosthetics, and brothers fighting against brothers.

His latest book is the historical fiction, The Amazing Legacy of James E. Hanger, Civil War Soldier.

You can find out more about the author at his website www.boboconnorbooks.com or connect with him on Facebook.

* This tour is full.  Thanks to all participating reviewers and tour hosts!

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