Title

Missouri and the Civil War in the West: More Essays from the Missouri Historical Review

Abstract

The article discusses articles and essays on Missouri in the U.S. Civil War that appeared in the journal from 1977 to 2008. Articles discussed include "The Significant Skirmish: The Battle of Boonville, June 17, 1861," by Paul Rorvig, "'I Acted From Principle': William Marcellus McPheeters, Confederate Surgeon," by Cynthia DeHaven Pitcock and Bill J. Gurley, and '"A Friend of the Enemy': Federal Efforts to Suppress Disloyalty in St. Louis During the Civil War," by Louis S. Gerteis. Topics of other articles include the legacy of U.S. President Abraham Lincoln in Missouri, an 1863 raid at Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and the massacre of German Americans by guerrillas on October 10, 1864.

Department(s)

History

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2005

Journal Title

Missouri Historical Review

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