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

eng

Includes bibliographical references and index

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The L&N Railroad in the Civil War

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Dan Lee

a vital north-south link and the struggle to control it

"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

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