
- 128 pages
- English
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Washington County, Virginia, in the Civil War
About this book
The citizens of Washington County, Virginia gave up their sons and daughters to the Confederate cause of the Civil War. Contributing six Confederate generals as well as Union officers, the region is emblematic of communities throughout the nation that sacrificed during the war. Though the sounds of cannon fire and gunshots were only heard at a distance, Washington County was the breadbasket for Confederate armies. From the fields surrounding Abingdon to the coveted salt works in Saltville, Union Generals were constantly eyeing the region, resulting in the Saltville Massacre and the burning of Abingdon's famous courthouse. Historian Michael Shaffer gives a detailed narrative of Washington County during the Civil War, painting vivid images of heroism on and off the battlefield.
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Table of contents
- Front Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- 1. âThus Far I Have Seen My Way Clearlyâ
- 2. âI Would Rather Be the Widow of a Brave Manâ
- 3. âMarked Courage and Determinationâ
- 4. âA Few Pounds of Candlesâ
- 5. âI Donât Care Anything About Going to Abingdonâ
- 6. âThe Important PartâŚTook Place Elsewhereâ
- Conclusion
- Notes
- Bibliography
- About the Author