| Wilson's Creek National Battlefield: Civil War Collection Contributor(s): Roberts, Anita L. (Author), Roberts, Savannah G. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0738591068 ISBN-13: 9780738591063 Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC) OUR PRICE: $22.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2012 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | United States - State & Local - Midwest(ia,il,in,ks,mi,mn,mo,nd,ne,oh,sd,wi - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | Military - United States |
| Dewey: 977.8 |
| LCCN: 2011932003 |
| Series: Images of America (Arcadia Publishing) |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 6.4" W x 9.1" (0.65 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Geographic Orientation - Missouri - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The Civil War claimed over 620,000 lives from April 1861 until the last major battle in June 1865. Neighbor fought neighbor, while families were divided over the issues of states' rights, secession, and slavery. Few people realize that Missouri was the war's third most violent state with over 1,500 battles and skirmishes. Wilson's Creek National Battlefield, southwest of Springfield, commemorates the Battle of Wilson's Creek, which was the first Civil War battle west of the Mississippi River, the second major battle of the war, and where the first Union general was killed in combat. The Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Civil War collection is an outstanding compilation of artifacts, documents, and photographs primarily related to the Trans-Mississippi theater. Items include Arkansas Confederate general Patrick Cleburne's sword belt and sash, abolitionist John Brown's telescope, a Confederate "Cherokee Braves" flag, and an original print of General Order No. 11, which forced evacuation of several western Missouri counties in an attempt to eliminate safe havens for guerrillas. |
Contributor Bio(s): Roberts, Anita L.: - Author Anita L. Roberts is an associate historian at the Springfield-Greene County Library District. Her daughter Savannah G. Roberts, a budding graphic artist, is currently completing the International Baccalaureate Program at Springfield's Central High School. Anita spent months exploring the Wilson's Creek National Battlefield Civil War collection to compile this unique assortment of photographs. |