This acclaimed book recounts how a small party of Union volunteers infiltrated the South in 1862 and commandeered the locomotive General near Atlanta. They drove it northward in an attempt to destroy a critical railroad line, divide the Confederacy, and change the course of the Civil War. While the raiders succeeded in stealing the General, they were pursued by a group of Southern railroad men, leading to the legendary Great Locomotive Chase. With their plan foiled, the raiders were hunted down, captured, and imprisoned. ...
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This acclaimed book recounts how a small party of Union volunteers infiltrated the South in 1862 and commandeered the locomotive General near Atlanta. They drove it northward in an attempt to destroy a critical railroad line, divide the Confederacy, and change the course of the Civil War. While the raiders succeeded in stealing the General, they were pursued by a group of Southern railroad men, leading to the legendary Great Locomotive Chase. With their plan foiled, the raiders were hunted down, captured, and imprisoned. Eight raiders were able to escape, others were hanged as spies, and the rest were exchanged later in the war. The survivors of this daring episode were awarded the very first Medals of Honorthe nations highest decoration for valor. Here for the first time is a complete history of the entire episode and the fates of those involved.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Standard-sized.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 464 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. 2007 edition with DJ. Book is LIKE NEW. No marks or writing. DJ shows minimal wear
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Fine in fine dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. With dust jacket. 464 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. 1st edition 2006 with DJ. Book is LIKE NEW. No marks or writing. DJ shows light wear
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The dust jacket shows normal wear and tear. There is a signature or handwriting on the inside front cover. Shipped to you from Goodwill of the Valleys, Roanoke VA. Thank you for your support!
