In January 1863; in the isolated mountains of western North Carolina; Confederate soldiers captured and murdered thirteen victims they suspected of being Unionist guerrillas. First published in 1981; Victims traces the lives and personalities of both killer and victims; illuminating the pressures that can bring men anywhere to commit atrocities more heinous than war itself.
#3616867 in Books Overmountain Press 1995-01-01Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 1.78 x 6.29 x 9.31l; #File Name: 1570720339588 pages
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10 of 13 people found the following review helpful. More Than Just Tennessee!By H. B. Estabrooks Jr.Oliver Temple's book is a must-read for anyone who would understand the causes of the war and the nuances of the issues of abolition and secession (Chaps. 8 and 9). Written by a contemporary of those events (published in 1899); it provides invaluable insight into the "feelings" of the participants on these issues; insight that is usually lost in the passage of time. Temple's discussion of secession in Chap. 9 is particularly valuable in refuting the argument in defense of legal secession. A personal letter from Robert E. Lee to his son in January of 1861; denouncing secession was particularly enlightening.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Glenn ColeVery informative good read and insight to the thoughts of the times.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. ExcellentBy Frank A. GrayWonderful book if you really want to know the story about East Tennessee and how they were involved in the Civil War.
