Appalachian Ohio and the Civil War, 1862-1863

Download or read book Appalachian Ohio and the Civil War, 1862-1863 written by Susan G. Hall and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2015-08-13 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The antebellum culture of Harrison County (birthplace of George Armstrong Custer) and the surrounding five-county area of Appalachian east Ohio was an outspoken, democratic society--and a way station of the Underground Railroad for escaping slaves. With the coming of the Civil War, this community faced momentous change and bitter divisions. This narrative history provides a portrait of the area and the ways in which the war affected everyone. Portions of letters and diaries from the soldiers and those who loved them, illustrations and maps are included.