Tennessee in the civil war civil war books and authors. A burly man with a full beard, hennessy thinks the civil war is a time for a killer like him to commit his evil acts. Billed as historical fiction, the widow of the south by robert hicks is one of those. Oliver caswell king and katherine rutledge king papers collection, 1856 1893. Selected accounts of military and other events, month by month. I second soldiering in the army of tennessee by larry j.
The american civil war bibliography comprises books that deal in large part with the american civil war. This book follows the 7th tennessee infantry regiment from their may 1861 musteringin to the wars final moments at appomattox in april 1865. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Digital civil war collection one of special collections main collection strengths is the civil war and reconstruction era. The 7th tennessee infantry in the civil war mcfarland. Tennessee history civil war, 18611865 who planned the tennessee campaign of 1862. The civil war diary of confederate soldier roysdon roberson etter, of the 16th tennessee infantry regiment, includes an entry for nov. Published 1964 by civil war centennial commission in nashville, tenn. A military history of the confederate and union units with available rosters of personnel. Government printing office, online, cornell university.
I became aware of this book during a talk about civil war quilts, their. This is a history of that area going back into the 18th century, written in the style of many history books of the 19th century. Although this book is a work of historical fiction, i. Manufacturers and quartermasters in the civil war, harold s. East tennessee, wrote a pamphleteer shortly after the end of the civil war, had long been considered the switzerland of america. This collection taken from primary documentsincluding newspaper accounts, official reports, journal and diary entries, gunboat deck logs and lettersoffers rare glimpses of the civil war as it unfolded in the volunteer state. Eastern digital resources 5705 sullivan point drive powder springs, ga 30127. It is an intensely personal account based upon the tennesseans letters, journals, memoirs, official reports, personnel records and family histories. Books under subject heading tennessee history civil war, 18611865 fiction. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Whereas the 1,600foot strawberry plains bridge stretched beyond the width of the holston river, it would be destroyed on june 20, 1863. The tennessee in the civil war message board message index. An old elm tree, its base split by lightning, provided him a comfortable resting place, and he eased his tired body into its caress. A tale of the rebellion in tennessee new york and london.
The best civil war books of all time analysis civil. The american civil war made a huge impact on tennessee, with large armies constantly destroying its rich farmland, and every county witnessing combat. Books under subject heading tennessee history civil war, 18611865 hospitals fiction. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Five years ago, i learned something surprising about myself. Popular fiction american civil war books goodreads. Civil war history greene county partnership tourism. In addition to images and military documents such as muster rolls, generals orders, and supply requests the department also houses a significant amount of correspondence and journals from the time period. Civil war history greene county is rich in civil war history, and is thought to be one of the only towns in america that has both union and confederate memorials in its courthouse square. Temple writes a fairly even handed account of the civil war, which was so contentious among the residents of his home area. Company aytch is one of my favorite civil war books, ever. Page 549 when my eyes shall be turned to behold for the last time the sun in heaven, may i not see him shining on the broken and dishonored fragments of a once glorious union. Aug 04, 2010 tennesseans in the civil war by tennessee. Tennessee soldiers in the revolution by allen, paperback.
Lee, robert edward, 18071870, united states history civil war, 18611865 fiction, virginia. Boyle, he had mounted about 50 of his men, and requested the war department to furnish him with cavalry saddles and bridles. Tennesseans in the civil war a military history of confederate and union units with available rosters of personnel. A guide to their history and preservation, tennessees civil war battlefields. Mcfarland from the first campaigns at forts henry and donelson to largescale fighting at franklin and nashville, the volunteer state figured prominently in the war in the west. Jun 07, 2011 east tennessee, wrote a pamphleteer shortly after the end of the civil war, had long been considered the switzerland of america. Hesss books offer new insights on civil war battles and campaigns, and also focus on thematic topics such as the use of weapons, tactics, and transportation in the civil war. War novels, marry you, authors, tennessee, battle, romance, writing, face, books. It is the portion of the state located within the eastern time zone and four counties in the central time zone, namely bledsoe, cumberland, marion, and sequatchie counties. Tennessee and western north carolina were deeply divided in their loyalties to union and confederate causes during the war of the rebellion.
Hicks says in the book, i submit my sincerest apologies, to. The young man surveyed the vicinity from his new perch and saw that he could still see. They may also contain the originals of any papers relating solely to a particular soldier. Sections on each state include references to unit histories. Posts may contain affiliate links, meaning cwba might get a commission from purchases made through those links, at no cost to you.
Tennessee alabamageorgia in 1864 shows the area from knoxvillenashvilledecatur, alabama, and northern georgia. Organized at murfreesboro, nashville and carthage, tenn. It illuminates the complexity of such issues as guerrilla warfare, union army policies, and the struggles hetween white and black civilians and soldiers, and also shows that the war years were a time of great change and personal conflict for the citizens of the state, despite the absence of. Bibliography of civil war rosters and lists tennessee. Colonel george kirk of greeneville, tennessee led nearly 2000 southern boys against their brothers in battles at warm springs, burnsville. The mountains of east tennessee and western north carolina were deeply divided in their loyalties to union and confederate causes during the war of the rebellion.
I was anxious to receive and read this book, a history of the civil war regiment the 7th tennessee because i am a civil war reenactor with company d, 7th tn. Appears in 586 books from 18542008 page 318 i now reiterate these sentiments, and in doing so i only press upon the public attention the most conclusive evidence of which the case is susceptible that the property, peace, and security of no section are to be in any wise endangered by the now incoming administration. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Laura it is a novel based on a true story about a major civil war battle that i had known little about. Ny public library, 1967 lists books and articles on civil war topics. Valor in gray is destined to be one of the best books on civil war history. In addition to the narrative account of the generals military service, the lengthy biographical sketch is useful, both as a portrait of a neglected civil war figure and a personalized example of the deep divisions within east tennessee politics and society. Beyond the horizons, douglas boren confederate industry. In 1862, with the outcome of the civil war far from sure, leaders on both sides began to pinpoint places vital for their armys success. Unlike the names bestowed to regions or portions of many u. Although this is outofdate, it does cover many useful publications. Hawkins commissioned as colonel september, continue reading.
The war for southern independence the civil war in. I charged into that place thinking there were rangers holed up in there. Although greene county was predominantly unionist, the town changed hands many times and was considered one of the most divided states in the war. For both union and confederate forces, tennessee was a prize. Two volume set, volume 1 is the history of every unit, 471 pages. The killer angels by michael shaara, the last full measure by jeff shaara, mrs. The author recounts tactical maneuvers and battles as north and south fought for the states vast resources in agriculture and industry. It was a divided state, with the eastern counties harboring prounion sentiment throughout the conflict, and it was the last state to secede from the union, in protest at lincolns call for troops.
Winner of the 1997 national book award, cold mountain tells the story of. Let their last feeble and lingering glance rather behold the gorgeous ensign of the republic. Because the bridge was the only structure supporting the rail lines for the area, it was considered the most important bridge in east tennessee, making it a priority target for union forces. These records contain card abstracts of entries relating to each soldier as found in original muster rolls, returns, rosters, payrolls, appointment books, hospital registers, union prison registers and rolls, parole rolls, and inspection reports. The author venner relied upon the letters, journals, memoirs, family histories and official records to tell the story of the 7th. Its towering mountains locking up deep, rich and verdant valleys and coves, its succession of ridges and valleys, its magnificent forests, its roaring streams, the general fertility of the soil, the glory of the climate, the salubrity of the atmosphere, the. Tennesseealabamageorgia in 1864 shows the area from knoxvillenashvilledecatur, alabama, and northern georgia. East tennessee is the name applied to approximately the eastern third of the state of tennessee. Official records of the union and confederate armies, u. Tennessees geographic location, along with strategic river and rail routes, productive farmlands, and industrial sites, made the state a. Uniforms essential books to understand army headgear. This book includes a good deal more than a roster of revolutionary soldiers, though indeed a not insignificant portion of the work is given over to a list of such soldiers taken from the revolutionary army accounts of north carolina in the state archives at.
An advocate for preservation of sites related to the american civil war, he has published numerous articles and books on the subject, including mississippis civil war battlefields. Southern romance and real civil war history set at franklin, tennessees beloved carnton. Colonel george kirk of greeneville, tennessee led nearly 2000 southern boys against their brothers in battles at warm springs, burnsville, morganton, erwin, waynesville, blowing rock. The only state designated by congress as a civil war national heritage area, tennessee witnessed more than its share of civil war strife. Military genealogy books for the revolutionary war, civil war. He went on to report scouting parties through scott, morgan and fentress counties in october, and a brush with champ fergusons guerrillas. Military art, military history, us history, american history, war novels, civil war art, civil war photos. Tennesseans at war, 18121815 by kanon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Tennesseans in the civil war 1964 edition open library. Drawing on contemporary sources such as memoirs and official correspondence, this book details the struggle for control of tennessee during 1862. Also called 2nd west tennessee cavalry regiment organized at trenton, november 14, 1862. Final memoirs of a staff officer serving in virginia. From there, i began grabbing everything i could find, both fiction and nonfiction, and i now have a library. Aug 22, 2019 books about he civil war in tennessee.
Good statistical and social study of the rank and file of the army. Tennessee civil war research sources tennessee secretary. Feb 24, 20 a burly man with a full beard, hennessy thinks the civil war is a time for a killer like him to commit his evil acts. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. The tennessee in the civil war message board is maintained by webmaster powered by tetrawebbbs 6. He was one of the leaders of the unionists in eastern tn during the civil war. Volume 2 is the rosters in alphabetical order by union then confederate with name, rank, company and regiment, 608 pages. Reconstruction and the african american legacy in tennessee. Enter to win a civil war novel by tennessee farm bureau member. Widow of the south takes place in franklin, tennessee during the end of the civil war.
Jan 01, 20 i was anxious to receive and read this book, a history of the civil war regiment the 7th tennessee because i am a civil war reenactor with company d, 7th tn. The 7th tennessee infantry in the civil war, packed with diary entries and letters, surpasses the average superficial confederate regimental. Civil war generals of tennessee by randy bishop, hardcover. Sep 10, 2010 he was one of the leaders of the unionists in eastern tn during the civil war.
Serious civil war buffs no doubt roll their eyes about the books fictional additions. This collection of essays represents the best recent history written on civil war activity in arkansas. Books about the army of tennessee american civil war forums. Authors james lincoln collier and christopher collier stated in 2012, no event in american history has been so thoroughly studied, not merely by historians, but by tens of thousands of other americans who have made the. A guide to their history and preservation, the tennessee brigade, and kentuckys. He has been called the premier military historian of. Military genealogy books for the revolutionary war, civil. Ken burns among the plethora of books about the civil war company aytch stands out for its uniquely personal view of the events as related by a most engaging writera man with twainlike talents who served as a foot soldier for four long years in the confederate army. There are over 60,000 books on the war, with more appearing each month. Tennessee civil war research sources tennessee secretary of. This book includes a good deal more than a roster of revolutionary soldiers, though indeed a not insignificant portion of the work is given over to a list of such soldiers taken from the revolutionary army accounts of north carolina in the state archives at raleigh, showing claims against north. Tennessee was the gateway to the entire western confederacy and, as such, found itself the prime battleground in the west during the civil war.
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