Henry: The Jersey Brigade
Webster, Ruth Ochs FIRST PLACE WINNER: Historical Fiction. 2017 TAZ Book Awards. Henry Marts was 19 years old when he defied his Quaker faith and answered the call from President Lincoln to defend the Union. Fully expecting to be home in a matter of months, Henry left behind his parents, his work as an oysterman, his sea captain brother Will, and his sweetheart Christiana. Henry, and his comrades in the 3rd Regiment New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, would experienc...