INK, CINEMA & HISTORY

The Swamp Fox: How Francis Marion Saved the American Revolution (the true story that inspired the movie "The Patriot")

A well-researched and balanced biography that brings to life one of the most important, yet often overlooked, figures of the War of Independence.

The Patriot (Script)

Download and read the 2000 American Revolutionary War feature film script.

1776 (Book Notes)

An exceptional historical account that vividly brings to life one of the most critical years in American history.

Washington (TV Notes)

An engaging and informative documentary series that brings the Founding Father to life for modern audiences.

Grant (Book Notes)

A monumental biography of Ulysses S. Grant that succeeds in reshaping the legacy of one of America’s most misunderstood figures.

Grant (TV Notes)

An ambitious and compelling documentary series that brings the life of Ulysses S. Grant into sharper focus.

Thunder at the Gates: The Black Civil War Regiments that Redeemed America (the true story depicted in the film "Glory")

A powerful and essential history that brings to life the contributions of the Black American regiments that fought for the Union during the Civil War.

Glory (Script)

Download and read the 1989 Civil War film script.

Gods & Generals: A Novel of the Civil War (Book Notes)

An intimate, character-driven narrative that explores the early years of the Civil War and the human complexities of its leaders.

The Killer Angels: A Classic Novel of the Civil War (book adapted as the film "Gettysburg")

An extraordinary historical novel that brings to life one of the most significant battles of the American Civil War through the eyes of its key participants.

Gettysburg (Script)

Download and read the 1993 Civil War script.

Gettysburg: Voices from the Front (Book Notes)

An emotional and personal exploration of the Battle of Gettysburg, told through the words of those who lived and fought during one of the most significant battles of the Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln (TV Notes)

A powerful and engaging portrayal of one of America's most revered figures.

Lincoln (Script)

Download and read the 2012 Civil War drama screenplay.

Cold Mountain (Script)

Download and read the 2003 Civil War romance/drama film script.

Gone with the Wind (Script)

Download and read the 1939 Oscar-winning Civil War era romance/drama screenplay.

The Beguiled (Book Notes)

A masterful exploration of isolation, power, and psychological tension, wrapped in a haunting Civil War-era setting.

The Beguiled (Script)

Download and read the 1971 Civil War psychological-thriller movie script.

Tombstone: The Earp Brothers, Doc Holliday and the Vendetta Ride from Hell (Book Notes)

A richly detailed and exciting narrative that sheds light on one of the most famous events in American history - the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

Tombstone (Script)

Download and read the 1993 western feature film script.

The Making of Tombstone: Behind the Scenes of the Classic Modern Western (Book Notes)

A comprehensive and engaging tribute to the creation of one of the most beloved Westerns of all time.

Wyatt Earp (Script)

Download and read the 1994 western feature film script.

The Summer of 1876: Outlaws, Lawmen, and Legends in the Season That Defined the American West (Book Notes)

Larger-than-life stories of the wild west - from notorious outlaws like Jesse James and legendary lawmen such as Wyatt Earp to Belle Starr and Wild Bill Hickok.

Go Down Together: The True, Untold Story of Bonnie & Clyde (Book Notes)

A thoroughly researched and engagingly written account that dispels the myths surrounding Bonnie and Clyde, while painting a nuanced picture of their lives.

Bonnie and Clyde (Script)

Download and read the 1967 crime feature film script.