Appalachian Ohio and the Civil War, 1862-1863 [Hardcover]

Susan G. Hall (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2000 | ISBN-10: 0786408669 | ISBN-13: 978-0786408665

The antebellum culture of Harrison County (birthplace of George Armstrong Custer) and the surrounding five-county area of Appalachian east Ohio was an outspoken, democratic society--and a way station of the Underground Railroad for escaping slaves. With the coming of the Civil War, this community faced momentous change and bitter divisions. This narrative history provides a portrait of the area and the ways in which the war affected everyone. Portions of letters and diaries from the soldiers and those who loved them, illustrations and maps are included.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Readers will gain a sense of local color and the historical period." --Public Library Quarterly

"Skillfully intertwines the story of the men who marched off to war from Appalachian Ohio with the turbulent political history of the communities that sent them." --Crossfire

"This work is notable in its scope...bibliography [is] excellent...Hall's effort is commendable." --The Filson History Quarterly --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Former college professor Susan G. Hall is a writer and researcher living in Louisville, Kentucky. In addition to writing on Appalachia and the Civil War, she coedited the Encyclopedia of American Icons. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 264 pages
• Publisher: McFarland & Company (September 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786408669
• ISBN-13: 978-0786408665
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 6.9 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,497,162 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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