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Ninety Six National Historic Site
Chief Ranger Co-authors New Book
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Ninety Six National Historic Site

Old Ninety Six: A History and Guide book cover

Date:  May 9, 2006

Ninety Six National Historic Site's Chief Ranger & Historian, Eric K. Williams has co- authored a book about Ninety Six with Kings Mountain Park Ranger Robert M. Dunkerly.

Mr. Dunkerly is a Historic weapons safety officer, reenactor, & has worked at several NPS & state Historic sites including Gettysburg, Jamestown, Bushy Run & Colonial Williamsburg. This is his 3rd book.

Mr. Williams is also a Historic weapons officer & a reenactor that portrays an apothecary. He is a member is Sons of the American Revolution. This is his 1st book.     

"Old Ninety Six: A History & Guide" (93p) has just been released by Charleston South Carolina's The History Press. It includes background History of Ninety Six, a battlefield tour, a timeline of events, and archaeological information. There are also excellent pictures of the park & living history events, archaeological pictures & maps included in the book.

"Old Ninety Six: A History & Guide" is available for purchase at the park's Eastern National bookstore for $16.99.

British soldier at Stockade Fort  

Did You Know?
Only 20% of musket balls fired during battle did any damage. The British Bayonet was considered the deadliest weapon of its time. It did so much damage soldiers were most likely to bleed to death. the 1781 Battle for Star Fort was one of the fiercest bayonet fights of the war.

Last Updated: September 12, 2006 at 13:14 EST