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Civil War, and of course his recent publication, “Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers,” is attractively displayed. He has some unique maps of local Civil War encounters that are remarkable for their overlays showing present roads and developments.
Books on the Irish deserve their own special bookcase in the store as the subject holds a special place in the heart of this third generation IrishAmerican.
A former editor for the Des Moines Register and writer for The Wall Street Journal, Gannon said the store carries a variety of daily newspapers. The choices include The New York Times, USA Today, Washington Post, Washington Times and Free Lance Star.
A handsome display cabinet shows the beginning of a collection of valuable and rare books.
Children’s books have been a big seller, probably because of Joan Gannon’s excellent choices. After teaching school and raising six children, she knows how to choose good
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