Pump Up Your Book Presents The Amazing Legacy of James E. Hanger Virtual Book Publicity Tour

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Pump Up Your Book is pleased to bring you Bob O’Connor’s The Amazing Legacy of James E. Hanger, Civil War Soldier virtual book tour June 2-27!

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PUYB Inside the Book

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The Amazing Legacy of James E. Hanger 7 Title: The Amazing Legacy of James E. Hanger, Civil War Soldier
Author: Bob J. O’Connor
Publisher: Infinity Publishing
Pages: 298
Genre: Historical Fiction
Format: Paperback

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.

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PUYB Meet the Author

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Bob O'Connor 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.

 

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PUYB Tour Schedule A
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Interview at Virginia Beach Publishing Examiner

Wednesday, June 4

Book Featured at Moonlight, Lace & Mayhem

Book Featured at I Heart Reading

Thursday, June 5

Guest Blogging at Lori’s Reading Corner

Monday, June 9

Book Featured at Cheryl’s Book Nook

Tuesday, June 10

Book Review at Deal Sharing Aunt

Thursday, June 12

Guest Blogging at My Book Addiction and More

Monday, June 16

First Chapter Reveal at The Book Connection

Tuesday, June 17

Book Featured at Confessions of a Reader

Monday, June 23

Book Review at Our Families Adventure

Tuesday, June 24

Book Review at A Simple Life, Really?

Thursday, June 26

Book Review at My Devotional Thoughts

Friday, June 27

Guest Blogging at Hanging Off the Wire

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