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Overview
During the American Civil War and the years immediately following, thousands of Confederate sympathizers and former soldiers left the southern United States to seek exile in other lands. Evidence suggests that more Confederate soldiers went to British Honduras, presently known as Belize, than any other single site. This work is an in-depth look at the settlements established by former Confederates—what lured the Confederates there, what the trip from New Orleans was like, what life was like for immigrants in Belize City, the settlements at Toledo, New Richmond, northern British Honduras, Manattee, and other settlements, and what Belize City was like at the height of the immigrant influx. Also included are lists of arrivals at the hotels and passenger lists from the ships; both were important in identifying prominent Confederates who sought refuge in British Honduras.Author Biography: Donald C. Simmons, Jr., is currently assistant director of the Mississippi Humanities Council. He resides in Jackson.
Synopsis
During the American Civil War and the years immediately following, thousands of Confederate sympathizers and former soldiers left the southern United States to seek exile in other lands. Evidence suggests that more Confederate soldiers went to British Honduras, presently known as Belize, than any other single site. This work is an in-depth look at the settlements established by former Confederates—what lured the Confederates there, what the trip from New Orleans was like, what life was like for immigrants in Belize City, the settlements at Toledo, New Richmond, northern British Honduras, Manattee, and other settlements, and what Belize City was like at the height of the immigrant influx. Also included are lists of arrivals at the hotels and passenger lists from the ships; both were important in identifying prominent Confederates who sought refuge in British Honduras.
Author Biography: Donald C. Simmons, Jr., is currently assistant director of the Mississippi Humanities Council. He resides in Jackson.
Booknews
During the American Civil War and the years immediately following, thousands of Confederate sympathizers and former soldiers left the US to seek exile in other lands. Evidence suggests that more Confederate soldiers went to British Honduras, presently known as Belize, than any other single site. Simmons (Mississippi Humanities Council) looks at settlements there, describes the trip from New Orleans to British Honduras, and paints a picture of what life was like for immigrants in Belize City. Includes b&w historical illustrations, and hotel and ship passenger lists, important in identifying prominent Confederates. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)