Last Train South
Download or Read eBook Last Train South PDF written by James C. Clark and published by McFarland. This book was released on 1997-11-01 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : James C. Clark |
| Publisher | : McFarland |
| Total Pages | : 196 |
| Release | : 1997-11-01 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0786404698 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780786404698 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Last Train South by : James C. Clark
Book excerpt: The story begins in March 1865 as Union troops closed in on Richmond. Jefferson Davis tries to establish new capitals in Danville, Greensboro, and Charlotte and is ultimately captured in Georgia. Secretary of War Breckinridge dons the style of a pirate to escape. Secretary of State Benjamin disguises himself as a poor farmer--with his gold sewn inside his clothes. Nearly 60 primary and secondary sources were used to research this dramatic history. The book contains sketches made by an artist who accompanied Davis on much of the escape, and includes maps of the escape route.
