Virginia - State & Local History, Cabinet Members - 18th & 19th Century - Biography, Confederate States of America - General & Miscellaneous, Historical Biography - United States - 19th Century, United States Civil War - Individual Battles & Campaigns, Co
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Overview
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.
Book Details
Published
October 1, 1984
Publisher
Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Co., 1984.
Pages
192
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9780899501154