Our book “Civil War in the Smokies” was just reviewed by an expert: Andrew Wagenhoffer of Vancouver, Washington. He liked it alot!
Here’s some of what he said:
“As was common in many areas of the upper south, residents were badly abused by the regular and irregular forces both sides. Fisher’s writing powerfully evokes the fear and increasing economic desperation of the region’s families. The … correspondence between Confederate soldier Alfred Bell and his wife, Mary, is especially moving. Education and religion also took a heavy beating as institutions were closed and often looted or destroyed.”
“Several unusual units that are not often mentioned in Civil War military histories are discussed by Fisher. Perhaps the most interesting is the mixed race (white and Cherokee) Confederate legion….”
For the full review, click here.