The Civil War in West Virginia: A Pictorial History - Softcover

Cohen, Stan.

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9780933126176: The Civil War in West Virginia: A Pictorial History

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0933126174 ISBN 13: 9780933126176

Publisher: Pictorial Histories, 1992, 1982

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A nice overview West Virginia during the Civil War. Massively illustrated 8.5 x 11" paperback. Good for beginners to the topic, but also indepensable in anyone's collection of Civil War material on the state.

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From John Brown’s inflammatory raid at Harper’s Ferry to the first land battle at Philippi, and through the surrender of McNeill’s Rangers at the end of the war, Civil War in West Virginia looks at the skirmishes, battles, and politics that shaped West Virginia’a role in the Civil War. With extensive maps, photographs, and historical documents, this book thoroughly chronicles the major activities which took place in the Restored Government of Virginia" as the state was called after its secession from Virginia.

Civil War in West Virginia describes battles in the state, as well as telling about the exploits of such major figures as Generals Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, and John McCausland. Read about the Battle of Droop Mountain, the Jones-Imboden Raid, and the Battle of Pigeon’s Roost.

This is a classic, with a concise yet thorough look at West Virginia’s involvement in the Civil War.

About the Author:

Stan Cohen was born in Charleston, West Virginia and is a graduate of Charleston High School and West Virginia University with a BS degree in geology. He has worked in the oil fields of West Virginia as a geologist with the U.S. Forest Service in Montana and Alaska. He established Pictorial Histories Publishing Company in 1976. He has since authored or coauthored 68 books and published over 250 titles. He specializes in Civil War and World War II books and has traveled the world visiting military sites and attending military reunions.

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