Rebellion in Missouri, 1861: Nathaniel Lyon and His Army of the West (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258510084)

Rebellion in Missouri, 1861: Nathaniel Lyon and His Army of the West is a historical non-fiction book written by Hans Christian Adamson. The book is set in the year 1861, during the American Civil War, and focuses on the Union Army's campaign to suppress the rebellion in Missouri. The main protagonist of the book is Nathaniel Lyon, the Union Army's commander who led the Army of the West in the campaign.The book begins with the secession crisis in Missouri and the formation of the Missouri State Guard, a pro-Confederate militia. Nathaniel Lyon is sent to Missouri with his army to prevent the state from joining the Confederacy. The book describes the battles and skirmishes that took place between the Union and Confederate forces in Missouri, including the Battle of Wilson's Creek, where Nathaniel Lyon was killed.The author provides a detailed account of the military strategy and tactics used by both sides in the conflict. He also explores the political and social factors that contributed to the rebellion in Missouri, including the issue of slavery and the state's divided loyalties.Rebellion in Missouri, 1861: Nathaniel Lyon and His Army of the West is a well-researched and engaging book that provides a comprehensive overview of the Civil War in Missouri. It is recommended for anyone interested in American history, military history, or the Civil War.The Rise Of Brigadier General Nathaniel Lyon, U.S.A, Who Saved Missouri From Secession In The Civil War.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: Hans Christian Adamson
ISBN-10: 1258510081
ISBN-13: 9781258510084
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/27/2012
Pages: 336
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.36lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d