History of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas (The Civil War in the West) [Hardcover]

William Monks (Author), John F. Bradbury (Editor), Lou Wehmer (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1, 2003

NOW IN PAPERBACK! A Union patriot makes his final stand

The fact that Col.William Monks lived to write A HISTORY OF SOUTHERN MISSOURI AND NORTHERN ARKANSAS is a wonder. A turbulent man living in a violent time and chaotic place, he was a man to be reckoned with in the central Ozarks for two decades, beginning during the Civil War. Originally published in 1907, his History is the only account published by a Unionist guerrilla.

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"... a valuable item that needs to be made available once again for the modern audience." -- Arkansas Historical Quarterly

"In reissuing this gripping account ... the editors deserve gratitude and praise for their efforts and foresight." -- Missouri Historical Review

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Published in the Civil War in the West Series, edited by Daniel Sutherland

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 194 pages
• Publisher: University of Arkansas Press (August 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1557287538
• ISBN-13: 978-1557287533
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,388,674 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, December 17, 2007

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This review is from: A History of Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas: Being an Account of the Early Settlements, the Civil War, the Ku-Klux, and Times of Peace (Civil War in the West) (Paperback)

Absolutely riveting account of a very different brand of war compared to what was happening in the East. Interesting looks at personalities in the Ozarks during the 19th Century. Hard times, hard people.