Antebellum Southern Appalachia has long been seen as a classless and essentially slaveless region - one so alienated and isolated from other parts of the South that; with the onset of the Civil War; highlanders opposed both secession and Confederate war efforts. In a multifaceted challenge to these basic assumptions about Appalachian society in the mid-nineteenth century; John Inscoe reveals new variations on the diverse motives and rationales that drove Southerners; particularly in the Upper South; out of the Union. Mountain Masters vividly portrays the wealth; family connections; commercial activities; and governmental power of the slaveholding elite that controlled the social; economic; and political development of western North Carolina. In examining the role played by slavery in shaping the political consciousness of mountain residents; the book also provides fresh insights into the nature of southern class interaction; community structure; and master-slave relationships.
#176959 in Books 1985-11-14Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 10.25 x 7.50 x 1.00l; #File Name: 0870210599448 pagesThis book (like-new; 6th printing; 1988) provides a detailed discussion of one-on-one dog-fights and multi-fighter team work tactics.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Very technical; good historical notes thoughBy Marvin K. BellamyThis isn't a book for the faint-hearted. This is a book for a hard core combat pilot; and not guys who play arcade-style flying games. It covers fighter combat tactics applicable in basically every era of aerial warfare excluding probably stealth; though that's probably still covered under the same old rules of visibility. He talks about typical fighter weapons and the tactics for getting into a firing position. But; he also talks about some element tactics 2 pilots can use to get the jump on others out there just winging it.The biggest thing I learned from this book is how unrealistic most movies make aerial combat look. Most pilots never even see the guy who shoots them down. A lot of the game is keeping your eyes peeled; sweeping radar for targets; and making sure no one gets the jump on you.I don't know the state of online simulators; but if you're a hardcore sim pilot who flies with a wingman; flight; or wing; you'll find a lot of this information very useful.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This is a great read for online fighter pilots with some previous training/studiesBy Tim WThis is a great read for online fighter pilots with some previous training/studies. Not really for beginners; and not the most fun book to read; but very detailed in all topics covered; and ther is a lot of them. Having applied and practiced what I read here helped me to get my first ace last night in a 22 plane battle. Hopefully that will now happen more often. Thank you Robert Shaw for putting together such a well written; clear; and organized book; and thank you for your service; truly amazing the amount of training and skill our boys have!0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Practice; practice and more practiceBy SoraI found this book very informitive in what I do. I love flight combat sims like ants love sugar. But make no mistake; this book is nothing if you don't practice. It is for sure a very good reading book; the things a pilot (real pilot) must do and remember to keep alive. But because I bought this book for my flight simming; let's go that direction. What I found out is that this book implies to both prop and jet engine alike. And the tactics you will learn will be to your advantage for sure. But all of this knowledge comes at a price; you must practice; practice and practice somemore to master these manuvures; you cannot just put them to use when you feel like it. Even birds have to learn how to walk before they can fly. But I promise you if you love virtual flying; and you take the time to read this book; your results will be greatly noticed by your enemy. Since reading this book (some years back) I noticed I RTB (return to base) more often in one piece. Survival is the key here and by reading this book; your survival rate will increase also. So do some reading; strap in and hang on; you will not be disapointed.
