On This Day in West Virginia Civil War History (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781467117913)

West Virginia is the only state formed by seceding from a Confederate state. And its connections to the Civil War run deep. One day at a time, award-winning historian Michael Graham presents intriguing, event-driven anecdotes and history related to the state. On July 11, 1861, a Union force attacked 1,300 Confederate troops camped at Rich Mountain in a renowned battle. Confederate guerrillas raided Hacker's Creek on June 12, 1864. Find little-known facts about the Battles of Droop Mountain, Carnifex Ferry, Harpers Ferry, Shepherdstown and a whole host of others. Read a story one day or month at a time. Celebrate an entire year of Civil War history in the Mountain State.


Author: Michael Graham
ISBN-10: 1467117919
ISBN-13: 9781467117913
Publisher: History Press
Language: English
Published: 07/27/2015
Pages: 192
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.90h x 6.00w x 0.50d