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Author:

Pittman, Walter E., author.

Title:

Rebels in the Rockies : Confederate irregulars in the western territories / Walter Earl Pittman.

Publisher:

McFarland & CompanyInc., Publishers,

Copyright Date:

2014

Description:

vii, 251 pages ; 26 cm

Subject:

West (U.S.)--Underground movements.--Civil War, 1861-1865--Underground movements.
United States--Underground movements.--Civil War, 1861-1865--Underground movements.
West (U.S.)--Commando operations.--Civil War, 1861-1865--Commando operations.
United States--Commando operations.--Civil War, 1861-1865--Commando operations.
Guerrillas--West (U.S.)--History--19th century.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents:

The New Mexico Territory in 1861 -- A fresh southern breeze -- Rebels at high tide -- The Confederate Army of New Mexico -- The brigands -- Valverde -- Fading dreams -- The Santa Fe gamblers -- Glorieta -- The Arizona adventure -- The long retreat -- Campaign's end -- War comes to Colorado -- Charley Harrison's war -- Madison's raid -- The Reynolds gang -- Battles in the bayous -- Last chances -- Endgame.

Summary:

" The Civil War in 1861 found Southerners a minority throughout the West. Early efforts to create military forces were quickly suppressed by the Yankees. Underground movements developed and existed throughout the war in Colorado, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona and even Idaho. "-- Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0786478209 (softcover : alk. paper)
9780786478200 (softcover : alk. paper)

OCLC:

(OCoLC)857879245

LCCN:

2014023745

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)