The L&N Railroad in the Civil War : a vital north-south link and the struggle to control it / Dan Lee.

Author/creator Lee, Dan, 1954-
Format Book
Publication InfoJefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., ©2011.
Descriptionix, 214 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm
Subjects
United States. Army--Transportation. --History. --19th century.
Confederate States of America. Army--Transportation.
Louisville and Nashville Railroad Company--History. --19th century.
Railroads and state--United States. --History. --19th century.
Railroads--Military aspects. --United States. --History. --19th century.
Industrial mobilization--United States. --History. --19th century.
Railroads--United States. --History. --19th century.
Railroads--Confederate States of America. --History.
United States--History. --Civil War, 1861-1865. --Transportation.
United States--Politics and government. --1861-1865.
Confederate States of America--Politics and government.

Contents Introduction -- The journey begins, 1850-1860 -- The end of peace, 1860-1861 -- The federals advance -- The first drops of blood are drawn -- The stalemate is broken -- On to Nashville -- The year of the thunderbolt -- Confederate Kentucky? -- Destination Louisville -- Return of the thunderbolt -- Guerrillas and the great raid -- World without Morgan -- The uneasy interlude, 1864 -- Hell boils over -- The last guerrilla -- Afterword.
Abstract "This history recounts the numerous military events along the L&N in the years 1861 through 1865, and also examines the still-resonant theme of the relationship between a major corporation and the government during a time of national crisis"--Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
LCCN 2010053628
ISBN9780786461578 (softcover : alk. paper)
ISBN0786461578 (softcover : alk. paper)

Availability

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Joyner General Stacks E491 .L48 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold