Bushwhackers: The Civil War in North Carolina: The Mountains

Much violence during the Civil War in the Western NC mountains. People just wanted to be left alone even though some families held strong Union and Confederate feels. Neighbors and family members fighting and often killing each other. Gives good insight of how the Confederate government in Richmond ( Jeff Davis) was indifferent to the common mans needs and sentiments. With Jeff Davis at the helm the Confederacy was doomed from the start. Very interesting reading.

The media could not be loaded. Its not the book I ordered. But it was of interest to me so I'm keeping it. Bushwhackers is the one about my home area. I'll order again.I'm happy with my purchase the book is in good condition and was a very good price in my The book arrived before the estimated time. Thanks.

This is a fascinating and very readable account of the struggles with loyalties in the Appalachians during the Civil War. Geography wasn't the only deciding factor in the choosing of sides. It really was a matter of brother against brother. One anecdote I found especially amusing was about a church in the border area that had a door for Confederate and another for Union. Somehow I can just picture the proud partisans choosing the appropriate door and snubbing those going in the other side. I live in the area so found the book extra enjoyable but I think anyone with an interest in the war would enjoy it.

As a resident of North Carolina, I find the book interesting and a fairly easy read. I'm choosing to view it as somewhat fictional, though, since I'm not sure the facts line up. For one, the French Broad river doesn't "transect" North Carolina. It begins in the southern mountains and flows north, continuing through the mountains in to Tennessee. The book is informative, though, so I give it four stars.

So well written. This is enjoyable book and filled with facts and cultural items that are hard to find unless you want to make the physical trip. If I were to make any suggestions it would be to include maps at the very front. There is so much information in this book. It should be added to anyone doing their history research or enjoyment reading.

This book offered a lot of insights into the unique aspects of warfare in both North Carolina and East Tenneesee. I know I will read it again

This book is about the war in western Carolina, but has very little to do with bushwhakers. Otherwise its interesting

Being born, raised, and still living in the area covered by this text, I could not put it down once started. This work pulls together all the nasty and sometimes horrifying conflicts that took place during the war, including murders between family members. I highly recommend reading Bushwhackers. The author flavors the actual history with a buttery-smooth writing style.William "Bo" Cash, Morganton NC