Cottrell, Steve
Civil War in Texas and New Mexico territory / Steve Cottrell ; illustrated by Andy Thomas. - Gretna, La. : Pelican Pub., 1998. - 141 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-140) and index.
There are many stories from the Civil War; some of the ones that place in the West have been overlooked. Texas and New Mexico Territory (present-day New Mexico and Arizona) were the scene of fierce fights and courageous actions on both sides. This book presents stories of those skirmishes, strategies, and soldiers. Even though some Texans--such as the famous Sam Houston--opposed secession, Texas joined the Confederacy on March 2, 1861, and put tens of thousands of men into battle to support the South. Even as they fought off Federal forces, the Western soldiers had to defend their homes from Mexican bandits and Native American attacks. Cover
1565542533 (pb)
9781565542532
97006464
Texas--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
New Mexico--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States--History--Participation, Hispanic American.--Civil War, 1861-1865
E532 / .C68 1998
973.708968 Cot 48
Civil War in Texas and New Mexico territory / Steve Cottrell ; illustrated by Andy Thomas. - Gretna, La. : Pelican Pub., 1998. - 141 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-140) and index.
There are many stories from the Civil War; some of the ones that place in the West have been overlooked. Texas and New Mexico Territory (present-day New Mexico and Arizona) were the scene of fierce fights and courageous actions on both sides. This book presents stories of those skirmishes, strategies, and soldiers. Even though some Texans--such as the famous Sam Houston--opposed secession, Texas joined the Confederacy on March 2, 1861, and put tens of thousands of men into battle to support the South. Even as they fought off Federal forces, the Western soldiers had to defend their homes from Mexican bandits and Native American attacks. Cover
1565542533 (pb)
9781565542532
97006464
Texas--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
New Mexico--History--Civil War, 1861-1865.
United States--History--Participation, Hispanic American.--Civil War, 1861-1865
E532 / .C68 1998
973.708968 Cot 48