West Virginia and the Civil War Mountaineers Are Always Free by Mark A Snell new

Description: "The Civil War in Fayette County West Virginia" by Tim McKinney published by The History Press 2013 brand new condition. The only state born as a result of the Civil War, West Virginia was the most divided state in the nation. About forty thousand of its residents served in the combatant forces about twenty thousand on each side. The Mountain State also saw its fair share of battles, skirmishes, raids and guerrilla warfare, with places like Harpers Ferry, Philippi and Rich Mountain becoming household names in 1861. When the Commonwealth of Virginia seceded from the Union on April 17, 1861, leaders primarily from the northwestern region of the state began the political process that eventually led to the creation of West Virginia on June 20, 1863. Think of it, the Union fought a war against a states right to succeed but endorse part of a state succeeding. Also many people opposed the succeeding from Virginia could not vote because they were in prison, exiled or in the CSA army. Renowned Civil War historian Mark A. Snell has written the first thorough history of these West Virginians and their civil war in more than fifty years. A War Between the States story that is seldom told today. Parts of West Virginia was occupied by Northern troops. Farms, Mills and homes were often burned regardless if the owners were pro Union or not. The state suffered frequent destructive raids in the state. Lincoln early in the conflict ordered the arrest of all pro secession politicians, newspaper editors and other outspoken critics of the war. He closed over 300 newspapers in the North during the war. The critics of the war, even a few that were pro union, were usually held with out charges or trials many for the duration of the war. The first amendment meant nothing to the Lincoln administration. A woman could be imprisoned for not smiling at a Union soldier, she dare not report any sexual abuse, even rapes, because she would be treated as a prostitute and put in jail with real prostitutes. In spite of the many abuses of West Virginia's civilian population many stayed loyal to the Union even some slave owners. West Virginia was created by a succession vote that most historian say was rigged. Loyalties were split in many areas of the state. A friend of mine had a slave ancestor that was given his freedom by his owner and 150 acres of land for joining the Union army. His descendants still live and work this farm today. I have another friend whose free Black ancestor fled to join the Confederate army. He received a pension from Virginia until his death in the 1930's. To the day of his death he would proudly declare his loyalty to the South. I had two Pennsylvania ancestors who fought for the North and their brother who fought for the South. Many families were also divided. 255 pages. Measures about 6" x 9". Great illustrations throughout. Some rare photos. Highly recommended. Selling on other sites for over$45.00 in this brand new condition.

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