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In January 1868, a Union veteran named Gilbert Bates set out from his Wisconsin farm for Vicksburg, Mississippi, to prove a point and win a bet: that he could safely walk across the post–Civil War South—alone, unarmed, with no money—while carrying the flag of the United States. The effort quickly riveted the attention of Americans everywhere, who weren’t yet sure the country could meaningfully reunite after their fratricidal war. Mark Twain believed Bates would be abused, attacked, possibly even scalped, during this time when the U.S. Army still occupied the South, resentment ran high, and groups like the KKK were spreading terror.Starting from Vicksburg, Bates walked 1,400 miles through Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Virginia, through places where Grant shattered Confederate arms and Sherman’s men razed the land. He was never harmed—and almost always greeted with hospitality, generosity, and celebration. En route, Bates sold photos of himself with the Stars and Stripes to raise money for widows and orphans and eventually called off the bet, which he would’ve lost on a technicality: even though he successfully traveled the South unharmed and reached Washington, DC, in the agreed-upon timeframe, he was not allowed to raise his flag above the U.S. Capitol and had to settle for the unfinished Washington Monument.This is a deeply researched book that taps into big- and small-town newspaper coverage that described Bates’s journey across the American South and his reception. It recounts the courage of a former soldier who believed strongly in the bonds of Union and Lincoln’s “mystic chords of memory” and underscores the missed opportunities for a more perfect union.

Sacrifices of the Porters examines the exploits and contributions of three brothers who volunteered to serve, and paid the ultimate price, in the War Between the States. Leaving their West Tennessee home and family, the Porter boys became members of three separate unitsthe Eleventh Mississippi, the Twenty-Ninth Mississippi, and the First Confederate Cavalry Regiment. In turn, these young men and their comrades saw action in some of the wars most intense battles. Sadly, each of the Porter brothers was killed in the course of the war, and their bodies were hastily placed into unmarked graves. Their plights and sacrifices are carefully recorded through the use of family letters, additional primary sources, and other historical documents.

Sacrifices of the Porters examines the exploits and contributions of three brothers who volunteered to serve, and paid the ultimate price, in the War Between the States. Leaving their West Tennessee home and family, the Porter boys became members of three separate unitsthe Eleventh Mississippi, the Twenty-Ninth Mississippi, and the First Confederate Cavalry Regiment. In turn, these young men and their comrades saw action in some of the wars most intense battles. Sadly, each of the Porter brothers was killed in the course of the war, and their bodies were hastily placed into unmarked graves. Their plights and sacrifices are carefully recorded through the use of family letters, additional primary sources, and other historical documents.

More than twenty-five African-Americans earned the Congressional Medal of Honor for heroism during the War Between the States. From the 1860s to modern times, the rates at which those acts were recognized have varied. This manuscript conducts brief biographies of the men whose heroism was deemed worthy of special recognition. The situations each man faced while earning the medals are also covered.

The intentions of this manuscript are to not only explore the variety of manners in which civilians and Nineteenth Century warriors observed Christmas during the years of the American Civil War, but also to note the ways in which those individuals and their practices enhanced and altered the previous generations' celebratory acts. Upon reading the related facts in this book, one will easily discern that the Christmas holiday evolved from a seemingly seldom or sporadically acknowledged event to one of reverence and commercialization. The horrendous sufferings of citizens of North and South, particularly those in areas of occupation or battles, coupled with the devastating loss of life, combined to create a populace more determined to set aside days surrounding December 25 as a special time for family, friends, and fellowship.

The intentions of this manuscript are to not only explore the variety of manners in which civilians and Nineteenth Century warriors observed Christmas during the years of the American Civil War, but also to note the ways in which those individuals and their practices enhanced and altered the previous generations' celebratory acts. Upon reading the related facts in this book, one will easily discern that the Christmas holiday evolved from a seemingly seldom or sporadically acknowledged event to one of reverence and commercialization. The horrendous sufferings of citizens of North and South, particularly those in areas of occupation or battles, coupled with the devastating loss of life, combined to create a populace more determined to set aside days surrounding December 25 as a special time for family, friends, and fellowship.

The Tennessee Brigade participated in the major Civil War battles of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. With regiments raised before Tennessee's secession, the Tennessee Brigade saw action at Seven Pines, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Spotsylvania. The brigade suffered the first casualty at Gettysburg and was the guiding unit during the assault on the Union position on the third day of the war's greatest battle. The brigade survived Petersburg's trenches only to surrender a fraction of its once mighty ranks at Appomattox. This book thoroughly examines the exploits of this unit, using extensive research, first person accounts, and a previously unpublished diary. Maps by Dave Roth and numerous photographs enhance the text.

The Tennessee Brigade participated in the major Civil War battles of Lee's Army of Northern Virginia. With regiments raised before Tennessee's secession, the Tennessee Brigade saw action at Seven Pines, Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Spotsylvania. The brigade suffered the first casualty at Gettysburg and was the guiding unit during the assault on the Union position on the third day of the war's greatest battle. The brigade survived Petersburg's trenches only to surrender a fraction of its once mighty ranks at Appomattox. This book thoroughly examines the exploits of this unit, using extensive research, first person accounts, and a previously unpublished diary. Maps by Dave Roth and numerous photographs enhance the text.

Between 1862 and 1864, Mississippi was the site of significant conflicts such as the Battle of Corinth and the Siege of Vicksburg. This history book covers the fourteen major skirmishes that took place within the Magnolia State during the Civil War and offers a detailed description of each location's current state of preservation. The maintenance of these sites is necessary to memorialize the more than 80,000 forgotten men who fought in these battles.In chronological order, sixteen chapters discuss each skirmish in detail and include firsthand accounts from those embroiled in the fighting, depicting the conditions faced throughout the series of conflicts. Photographs taken during the Civil War, along with images of the sites today, offer a past and present perspective of the battles that occurred within Mississippi's boundaries."Crisp and concise . . .The current state of preservation that Bishop provides for each of these sites is timely and helps underscore the significance of Mississippi's rich Civil War heritage."-Terrence J. Winschel, historian, Vicksburg National Military Park, and author, Triumph and Defeat: The Vicksburg Campaign"A valuable guide for tourists and students of the American Civil War. Mr. Bishop has compiled a valuable collection of narratives, maps, and photos that will aid the visitor in appreciating and enjoying these hallowed grounds and the need for their preservation."-Edwina Carpenter, director, Brice's Crossroads Visitor and Interpretive CenterThe Magnolia State was the site of such famous Civil War conflicts as the raid on Holly Springs and the siege of Vicksburg. This chronological study details the fourteen major battles that took place in Mississippi between 1862 and 1864, noting the level of preservation for each location. Diary entries offer firsthand accounts of life during the war, on and off the battlefield, and maps provide the reader with a deeper understanding of the combat that occurred in the state. In addition to images from the past, present-day photographs depict the current state of the battle sites, which memorialize the brave men who fought for Mississippi.

Between 1862 and 1864, Mississippi was the site of significant conflicts such as the Battle of Corinth and the Siege of Vicksburg. This history book covers the fourteen major skirmishes that took place within the Magnolia State during the Civil War and offers a detailed description of each location's current state of preservation. The maintenance of these sites is necessary to memorialize the more than 80,000 forgotten men who fought in these battles.In chronological order, sixteen chapters discuss each skirmish in detail and include firsthand accounts from those embroiled in the fighting, depicting the conditions faced throughout the series of conflicts. Photographs taken during the Civil War, along with images of the sites today, offer a past and present perspective of the battles that occurred within Mississippi's boundaries."Crisp and concise . . .The current state of preservation that Bishop provides for each of these sites is timely and helps underscore the significance of Mississippi's rich Civil War heritage."-Terrence J. Winschel, historian, Vicksburg National Military Park, and author, Triumph and Defeat: The Vicksburg Campaign"A valuable guide for tourists and students of the American Civil War. Mr. Bishop has compiled a valuable collection of narratives, maps, and photos that will aid the visitor in appreciating and enjoying these hallowed grounds and the need for their preservation."-Edwina Carpenter, director, Brice's Crossroads Visitor and Interpretive CenterThe Magnolia State was the site of such famous Civil War conflicts as the raid on Holly Springs and the siege of Vicksburg. This chronological study details the fourteen major battles that took place in Mississippi between 1862 and 1864, noting the level of preservation for each location. Diary entries offer firsthand accounts of life during the war, on and off the battlefield, and maps provide the reader with a deeper understanding of the combat that occurred in the state. In addition to images from the past, present-day photographs depict the current state of the battle sites, which memorialize the brave men who fought for Mississippi.