“Our goal is to take people to interesting places of many
types, as well as explore the cultures of the past and present.” This is the
objective of Hinze History & Learning Tours, the company esteemed author and
high school history teacher David C. Hinze co-owns with his wife, Mary, in
Rolla, Missouri. Both are interested in American history and the personal
narratives that make the events come to life. When he is not helping with the
company, Mr. Hinze makes presentations around the country for the National
Speakers Association; he does tours for many other groups interested in our
nation's past as well. The Hinzes own
four dogs and operate a pick-your-own blueberry farm, Brandywine Farms, outside
of Rolla, Missouri.
David C. Hinze's
extensive knowledge of history is seen in his Civil War book The Battle of
Carthage: Border War in Southwest Missouri, July 5, 1861, the first
book devoted to this influential early-war battle. The book features detailed
tactical coverage of the battle and in-depth biographical sketches, with
critical evaluations of the major participants of both sides. The author's
exhaustive battle analysis contains new interpretations of how and why the
fighting evolved, as well as comprehensive original maps, photos and
illustrations, a detailed discussion of casualties, explanatory endnotes, and a
comprehensive order of battles. Jeff Patrick of Wilson's Creek National
Battlefield says of the book, “The Battle of Carthage: Border War in
Southwest Missouri vividly brings to life the men of the pro-Southern
Missouri State Guard and Colonel Franz Sigel's Union volunteers. Any serious
student of the Civil War in the trans-Mississippi theater should read this
book.” |