In the Southern Appalachian Mountains, no character was more loved or despised than George W. Kirk.
This inured Union officer led a group of deserters on numerous raids between Tennessee and North Carolina in 1863, terrorizing Confederate soldiers and civilians alike. At Camp Vance in Morganton, Kirk's mounted raiders showcased guerrilla warfare penetrating deep within Confederate territory. As Home Guards struggled to keep Western North Carolina communities safe, Kirk's men brought fear and violence throughout the region for their ability to strike and create havoc withou... Read More
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In the Southern Appalachian Mountains, no character was more loved or despised than George W. Kirk.
This inured Union officer led a group of deserters on numerous raids between Tennessee and North Carolina in 1863, terrorizing Confederate soldiers and civilians alike. At Camp Vance in Morganton, Kirk's mounted raiders showcased guerrilla warfare penetrating deep within Confederate territory. As Home Guards struggled to keep Western North Carolina communities safe, Kirk's men brought fear and violence throughout the region for their ability to strike and create havoc withou... Read More
In the Southern Appalachian Mountains, no character was more loved or despised than George W. Kirk.
This inured Union officer led a group of deserters on numerous raids between Tennessee and North Carolina in 1863, terrorizing Confederate soldiers and civilians alike. At Camp Vance in Morganton, Kirk's mounted raiders showcased guerrilla warfare penetrating deep within Confederate territory. As Home Guards struggled to keep Western North Carolina communities safe, Kirk's men brought fear and violence throughout the region for their ability to strike and create havoc without warning. Civil War historian Michael C. Hardy examines the infamous history of George W. Kirk and the Civil War along the Blue Ridge.
Details
Pages: 192
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Civil War Series
Publication Date: 5th March 2018
State: North Carolina
Illustration Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781625858467
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) HISTORY / Military / Pictorial HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
Reviews
"Hardy illuminates through words, photos and intricately conducted research the defining moments of the Civil War in the southern Appalachians. Hardy draws on more than 200 sources to reconstruct this history book that reads like a novel." Mountain Xpress
"For any student of Civil War history, this well-researched volume will make a fine addition to the enthusiast's library. On a broader scale, this book will also have appeal to those interested in learning more about the history of this area. For those wanting to go beyond the highway markers, "Kirk's Civil War Raids along the Blue Ridge" is an excellent place to start." Watauga Democrat
"Southern Unionism and the irregular war on the home front have been popular topics of late, and it looks like the book will be a great resource for those wishing to know more about Southern Appalachia's "inner war." Before Hardy's book came along, options beyond Matt Bumgarner's Kirk's Raiders (2000), which I haven't read, seem to have been pretty slim." Civil War Books and Authors
Author Bio
Michael C. Hardy has a passion for North Carolina history. He’s written about battles, pirates and mountains in books, blog posts and articles. His ancestors lived in Surry and Wilkes Counties, marching with Colonel Benjamin Cleveland to fight at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Since 1995, Michael has called the High Country home. He is a former board member of both the Yancey History Association and the Avery County Historical Museum, and in 2010, he was named Historian of the Year. When not researching and writing, he volunteers as an interpreter at historic sites.
In the Southern Appalachian Mountains, no character was more loved or despised than George W. Kirk.
This inured Union officer led a group of deserters on numerous raids between Tennessee and North Carolina in 1863, terrorizing Confederate soldiers and civilians alike. At Camp Vance in Morganton, Kirk's mounted raiders showcased guerrilla warfare penetrating deep within Confederate territory. As Home Guards struggled to keep Western North Carolina communities safe, Kirk's men brought fear and violence throughout the region for their ability to strike and create havoc without warning. Civil War historian Michael C. Hardy examines the infamous history of George W. Kirk and the Civil War along the Blue Ridge.
Pages: 192
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Imprint: The History Press
Series: Civil War Series
Publication Date: 5th March 2018
State: North Carolina
Illustrations Note: Black and White
ISBN: 9781625858467
Format: Paperback
BISACs: PHOTOGRAPHY / Subjects & Themes / Regional (see also TRAVEL / Pictorials) HISTORY / Military / Pictorial HISTORY / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)
"Hardy illuminates through words, photos and intricately conducted research the defining moments of the Civil War in the southern Appalachians. Hardy draws on more than 200 sources to reconstruct this history book that reads like a novel." Mountain Xpress
"For any student of Civil War history, this well-researched volume will make a fine addition to the enthusiast's library. On a broader scale, this book will also have appeal to those interested in learning more about the history of this area. For those wanting to go beyond the highway markers, "Kirk's Civil War Raids along the Blue Ridge" is an excellent place to start." Watauga Democrat
"Southern Unionism and the irregular war on the home front have been popular topics of late, and it looks like the book will be a great resource for those wishing to know more about Southern Appalachia's "inner war." Before Hardy's book came along, options beyond Matt Bumgarner's Kirk's Raiders (2000), which I haven't read, seem to have been pretty slim." Civil War Books and Authors
Michael C. Hardy has a passion for North Carolina history. He’s written about battles, pirates and mountains in books, blog posts and articles. His ancestors lived in Surry and Wilkes Counties, marching with Colonel Benjamin Cleveland to fight at the Battle of Kings Mountain. Since 1995, Michael has called the High Country home. He is a former board member of both the Yancey History Association and the Avery County Historical Museum, and in 2010, he was named Historian of the Year. When not researching and writing, he volunteers as an interpreter at historic sites.
