Wilson's Creek

Wilson's Creek
Author: William Garrett Piston
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages: 436
Release: 2004-08-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 9780807855751

In the summer of 1861, Americans were preoccupied by the question of which states would join the secession movement and which would remain loyal to the Union. This question was most fractious in the border states of Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri. In Mi

Bloody Hill

Bloody Hill
Author: William Riley Brooksher
Publisher: Potomac Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 1999-12
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781574882056

This narrative about Wilson's Creek starts with the backdrop of issues -- from abolition to succession -- in Missouri preceding the Civil War and continues to cover early war issues, such as the search for the Swamp Fox and Battle of Boonville, before cumulating with the Battle of Wilson's Creek and its sub-battle at Bloody Hill.

Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, and Prairie Grove

Wilson's Creek, Pea Ridge, and Prairie Grove
Author: Christopher Lawrence Brest
Publisher: U of Nebraska Press
Total Pages: 301
Release: 2006-12-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0803273665

A useful guidebook for the significant Civil War battles of Wilson's Creek, Pear Ridge, and Prairie Grove.

Campaign for Wilson's Creek

Campaign for Wilson's Creek
Author: Jeffrey L. Patrick
Publisher:
Total Pages: 224
Release: 2019-01-25
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781933337791

In early 1861, most Missourians hoped they could remain neutral in the upcoming conflict between North and South. In fact, a popularly elected state convention voted in March of that year that "no adequate cause" existed to compel Missouri to leave the Union. Instead, Missourians saw themselves as ideologically centered between the radical notions of abolition and secession. By summer 1861, however, the situation had deteriorated dramatically. Because of the actions of politicians and soldiers such as Missouri Gov. Claiborne Jackson and Union Gen. Nathaniel Lyon, Missourians found themselves forced to take sides. In this updated edition, author Jeffrey Patrick tells the fascinating story of high-stakes military gambles, aggressive leadership, and lost opportunities. Campaign for Wilson's Creek is a tale of unique military units, untried but determined commanders, colorful volunteers, and professional soldiers. The first major campaign of the Civil War to take place west of the Mississippi River guaranteed that Missourians would be engaged in a long, cruel civil war within the larger, national struggle.

Blackthorn Winter

Blackthorn Winter
Author: Douglas Wilson
Publisher: Veritas Press
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2009-11
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 9781932168853

"Treasure, financial hardship, and pirate mistique [sic] all add to a cleverly woven tale of uncommon honor in the face of insideous treachery that stretches from the days of cutlasses and muskets to our own."--Page 4 of cover.

Evangellyfish

Evangellyfish
Author: Douglas Wilson
Publisher: Canon Press & Book Service
Total Pages: 232
Release: 2012-01-31
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1591280982

BEST FICTION AWARD - Christianity Today 2012 Evangellyfish is a ruthless, grimly amused, and above all honest look at one of the darkest corners in the western world. Douglas Wilson, a pastor of more than thirty years, paints a vivid and painful picture of evangelical boomchurch leadership. . . in bed. Chad Lester's kingdom is found in the Midwest. His voice crawls over the airwaves, his books are read by millions (before he reads them), and thousands ride the escalators into the sanctuary every Sunday. And Saturday. And Wednesday, too. He is the head pastor of Camel Creek--a CEO of Soul. And souls come cheap, so he has no overhead. When Lester is (falsely) accused of molesting a young male counselee, his universe begins to crumble. He is a sexual predator, yes. But strictly straight (and deeply offended that anyone would suggest otherwise). Detectives, reporters, assistant pastors, and old lovers and pay-offs all come out to play. John Mitchell is also a pastor, but he has no kingdom to speak of--only smalltime choir feuds. He is thrilled at the great man's fall, but his joy quickly fades when the imploding Lester calls him--and a lover or two--for help. How low can grace go? Whores, thieves, and junkies, sure. But pastors?