The three rivers that make up the Coal River Valley--Big; Little and Coal--were named by explorer John Peter Salling (or Salley) for the coal deposits found along its banks. More than one hundred years later; the picturesque valley was witness to a multitude of bloody skirmishes between Confederate and Union forces in the Civil War. Often-overlooked battles at Boone Court House; Coal River; Pond Fork and Kanawha Gap introduced the beginning of "Total War" tactics years before General Sherman used them in his March to the Sea. Join author and historian Michael Graham as he expertly details the horrific; compelling human drama of West Virginia's bitterly contested Coal River Valley region during the War Between the States.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Southern Hero!!!By BFERGExcellent read. Well written; thoroughly researched; and an excellent resource for gaining a complex; capable Warrior.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Low tech LegendLearned some things about General Forrest.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. great story on ForrestBy David A. Neelleygreat story on Forrest. Easy to read and hard to put down. I read it because of one of my ancestors fought with him.
