Charles W. Quantrell: A History Of His Guerrilla Warfare On The Missouri And Kansas Border During The Civil War (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781432608538)

""Charles W. Quantrell: A History Of His Guerrilla Warfare On The Missouri And Kansas Border During The Civil War"" is a comprehensive book written by John P. Burch that delves into the life and actions of Charles W. Quantrell, a notorious guerrilla fighter during the American Civil War. The book provides a detailed account of Quantrell's activities, including his raids on Union soldiers and sympathizers, as well as his leadership of a band of guerrilla fighters known as Quantrell's Raiders. Burch's research includes primary sources such as letters, diaries, and government records, as well as interviews with surviving family members of Quantrell and his associates. The book also explores the social and political context of the Missouri-Kansas border during the Civil War, including the tensions between pro- and anti-slavery factions that contributed to the violence and chaos of the time. Overall, ""Charles W. Quantrell"" provides a fascinating and informative look at one of the most infamous figures of the Civil War era and sheds light on the complexities of the conflict in the border states.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: John P. Burch
ISBN-10: 1432608533
ISBN-13: 9781432608538
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2005
Pages: 268
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d