Washington County, Viriginia, in the Civil War

by Shaffer, Michael K.

• ISBN13: 9781609494957
• ISBN10: 1609494954
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2012-02-10
• Publisher: History Pr

Summary

In his impassioned speech at the Virginia Secession Convention, Washington County's delegate, John A. Campbell, concluded his fiery rhetoric with a call to arms: "I don't know but that from this hour forward my way may be lighted by the blaze of civil war." Soon his sentiment was fully embraced by his previously undecided constituents. Though no major battles were fought on Washington County's soil, it became a key supply area for Confederate armies. Federal efforts to secure the coveted region resulted in targeted attempts to destroy the area's vital resources. Join Civil War historian Michael K. Shaffer as he reveals Washington County's Civil War sacrifices and heroism, both on and off the battlefield. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements	p. 7
Introduction	p. 9
"Thus Far I Have Seen My Way Clearly"	p. 13
"I Would Rather Be the Widow of a Brave Man"	p. 25
"Marked Courage and Determination"	p. 41
"A Few Pounds of Candles"	p. 63
"I Don't Care Anything About Going to Abingdon"	p. 75
"The Important Part…Took Place Elsewhere"	p. 87
Conclusion	p. 93
Notes	p. 99
Bibliography	p. 111
Index	p. 121
About the Author	p. 127
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