Robert M. Poole is former executive editor of National Geographic and author of Explorers House, which was a holiday pick for Barnes & Noble's "Discover Great New Writers" series in 2004. He is a contributing editor at Smithsonian and a contract writer for National Geographic. Poole has been published in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Preservation.
"Gracefully written, often deeply affecting history. like the
nation itself, Arlington bears the scars of its history, as Robert
Poole eloquently shows." --Fergus Bordewich, Washington
Post."Engaging. Robert Poole is an adroit sketcher of historical
events, but even more of character." --The Economist"Graceful and
dignified...perhaps more than any other secular site in America,
Arlington casts a religious spell. The effect is not
accidental...there is ample evidence of sacramental need in the
many Arlington rituals that Mr. Poole relates in such moving
detail." --Wall Street Journal."Vivid, compelling, filled with rich
and unexpected detail, On Hallowed Ground tells the
little-understood story of Arlington National Cemetery and in the
process chronicles how we have honored--and sometimes
dishonored--those who gambled everything on our behalf. Robert M.
Poole is a fine storyteller and this is a great story." --Geoffrey
C. Ward, author of The Civil War and The War: An Intimate History
1941-1945"Improbably gripping and often deeply moving, On Hallowed
Ground chronicles both the evolution of our national cemetery and
the profound ways in which treatment of the war dead reflects a
nation's soul. Readers interested in political, social or military
history from the Civil War on will want to read this book."
--Caroline Alexander, author of The Endurance"Most Americans,
especially most historians, think they know all about Arlington
Cemetery. They respect what it represents, and revere the heroes
resting there. But only Robert Poole has brought to life all the
historic figures, from privates to presidents, who made this
national shrine and populate its rolling hills. On Hallowed Ground
is a memorable combination of historical research, first-hand
reporting and sensitive writing--a definitive work that should last
as long as the eternal flame at John Kennedy's grave site."
--Ernest B. Furgurson, author of Freedom Rising: Washington in the
Civil War"In his stirring, evocative style, Robert Poole blends
Arlington's untold story with America's own story, as Robert E.
Lee's home, a prize of war in a divided nation, evolves--through
wars and peace--into America's most hallowed ground." --Thomas B.
Allen, coauthor of The Bonus Army"Robert M. Poole not only captures
the history of a venerable American institution but with it the
politics of commemoration and reconciliation. Absolutely first
rate." --Paul Dickson, coauthor of The Bonus Army"Robert Poole has
coupled superb storytelling with meticulous research and produced a
gem. On Hallowed Ground is by turns illuminating, informative, and
enormously readable. In the future you will never think of
Arlington Cemetery withut recalling the tales contained in this
marvelous book." --Robert Timberg, author of The Nightingale's Song
and State of Grace: A Memoir of Twilight Time
Gracefully written, often deeply affecting history. like the nation
itself, Arlington bears the scars of its history, as Robert Poole
eloquently shows. "Fergus Bordewich, Washington Post." Engaging.
Robert Poole is an adroit sketcher of historical events, but even
more of character. "The Economist" Graceful and dignified perhaps
more than any other secular site in America, Arlington casts a
religious spell. The effect is not accidental there is ample
evidence of sacramental need in the many Arlington rituals that Mr.
Poole relates in such moving detail. "Wall Street Journal." Vivid,
compelling, filled with rich and unexpected detail, On Hallowed
Ground tells the little-understood story of Arlington National
Cemetery and in the process chronicles how we have honored--and
sometimes dishonored--those who gambled everything on our behalf.
Robert M. Poole is a fine storyteller and this is a great story.
"Geoffrey C. Ward, author of The Civil War and The War: An Intimate
History 1941-1945" Improbably gripping and often deeply moving, On
Hallowed Ground chronicles both the evolution of our national
cemetery and the profound ways in which treatment of the war dead
reflects a nation's soul. Readers interested in political, social
or military history from the Civil War on will want to read this
book. "Caroline Alexander, author of The Endurance" Most Americans,
especially most historians, think they know all about Arlington
Cemetery. They respect what it represents, and revere the heroes
resting there. But only Robert Poole has brought to life all the
historic figures, from privates to presidents, who made this
national shrine and populate its rolling hills. On Hallowed Ground
is a memorable combination of historical research, first-hand
reporting and sensitive writing--a definitive work that should last
as long as the eternal flame at John Kennedy's grave site. "Ernest
B. Furgurson, author of Freedom Rising: Washington in the Civil
War" In his stirring, evocative style, Robert Poole blends
Arlington's untold story with America's own story, as Robert E.
Lee's home, a prize of war in a divided nation, evolves--through
wars and peace--into America's most hallowed ground. "Thomas B.
Allen, coauthor of The Bonus Army" Robert M. Poole not only
captures the history of a venerable American institution but with
it the politics of commemoration and reconciliation. Absolutely
first rate. "Paul Dickson, coauthor of The Bonus Army" Robert Poole
has coupled superb storytelling with meticulous research and
produced a gem. On Hallowed Ground is by turns illuminating,
informative, and enormously readable. In the future you will never
think of Arlington Cemetery withut recalling the tales contained in
this marvelous book. "Robert Timberg, author of The Nightingale's
Song and State of Grace: A Memoir of Twilight Time""
"Gracefully written, often deeply affecting history. like the
nation itself, Arlington bears the scars of its history, as Robert
Poole eloquently shows."--Fergus Bordewich, ""Washington""""
Post"." "Engaging. Robert Poole is an adroit sketcher of historical
events, but even more of character."--""The Economist"""."
"""Graceful and dignified...perhaps more than any other secular
site in America, Arlington casts a religious spell. The effect is
not accidental...there is ample evidence of sacramental need in the
many Arlington rituals that Mr. Poole relates in such moving
detail."--"Wall Street Journal." "Vivid, compelling, filled with
rich and unexpected detail, On Hallowed Ground tells the
little-understood story of Arlington National Cemetery and in the
process chronicles how we have honored--and sometimes
dishonored--those who gambled everything on our behalf. Robert M.
Poole is a fine storyteller and this is a great story."--Geoffrey
C. Ward, author of"""The Civil War and The War: An Intimate History
1941-1945""""""Improbably gripping and often deeply moving, On
Hallowed Ground chronicles both the evolution of our national
cemetery and the profound ways in which treatment of the war dead
reflects a nation's soul. Readers interested in political, social
or military history from the Civil War on will want to read this
book."--Caroline Alexander, author of"""The Endurance """"""Most
Americans, especially most historians, think they know all about
Arlington Cemetery. They respect what it represents, and revere the
heroes resting there. But only Robert Poole has brought to life all
the historic figures, from privates to presidents, who made this
national shrine and populate its rolling hills. On Hallowed Ground
is a memorable combination of historical research, first-hand
reporting and sensitive writing--a definitive work that should last
as long as the eternal flame at John Kennedy's grave site."--Ernest
B. Furgurson, author of"""Freedom Rising: Washington in the Civil
War""""""In his stirring, evocative style, Robert Poole blends
Arlington's untold story with America's own story, as Robert E.
Lee's home, a prize of war in a divided nation, evolves--through
wars and peace--into America's most hallowed ground."--Thomas B.
Allen, coauthor of" The Bonus Army""Robert M. Poole not only
captures the history of a venerable American institution but with
it the politics of commemoration and reconciliation. Absolutely
first rate."--Paul Dickson, coauthor of"The Bonus Army""Robert
Poole has coupled superb storytelling with meticulous research and
produced a gem. On Hallowed Ground is by turns illuminating,
informative, and enormously readable. In the future you will never
think of Arlington Cemetery withut recalling the tales contained in
this marvelous book."--Robert Timberg, author of" The Nightingale's
Song "and" State of Grace: A Memoir of Twilight Time"
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