The Civil War rages on. Despite some much-needed victories, losses have been harrowing on the Union side, and volunteers are getting scarce. That leaves conscription, but it's an extremely unpopular measure - especially because of the possibility to avoid it by paying a sum of money only the rich can afford. Yet the North has little choice but to maintain it ... and this is how, in July 1863 in New York City, simmering resentment turns into bloody rioting - with Blutch and Chesterfield caught in the tragic events.
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The Belgian-born author Raoul Cauvin enjoys continued success and is currently writing 11 different cartoon series. In 2006 alone, he had six entries on the bestselling new comics list in France, including "Cedric"- also published in English by Cinebook - and "The Bluecoats." Also born in Belgium, Lambil published his first comic, Sandy, in 1959. He has draw
More about Raoul CauvinThe Belgian-born authorRaoul Cauvinenjoys continued success and is currently writing 11 different cartoon series. In 2006 alone, he had six entries on the bestselling new comics list in France, including Cedric- also published in English by Cinebook - and The Bluecoats.Also born in Belgium, Lambilpublished his first comic, Sandy, in 1959. He has drawn 45 vol
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