Bloody engagements : John R. Kelso's Civil War

Bloody engagements John R. Kelso's Civil War

John Russell Kelso, 1831-1891

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Subjects
Kelso, John Russell, > 1831-1891.
Soldiers > Missouri > Biography.
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Personal narratives.
Missouri > History > Civil War, 1861-1865 > Personal narratives.
Published
New Haven : Yale University Press [2017]
Language
English
Main Author
John Russell Kelso, 1831-1891 (-)
Physical Description
xxxv, 221 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN
9780300210965
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • 1. Secession and War: April to July 1861
  • 2. The Battle of Wilson's Creek and the First Spy Mission: August to September 1861
  • 3. Big River and Scouting the Southwest Corner: August to September 1861
  • 4. Federals in Retreat, Refugees in the Snow, and Vengeance in Buffalo: October 1861 to February 1862
  • 5. The March to Pea Ridge: February 1862
  • 6. Scouting, Recruiting, and the Cavalry: February to May 1862
  • 7. A Defeat and a Victory: May to July 1862
  • 8. The Battle of Forsyth, and a Raid on Thieves and Cut-Throats: July to August 1862
  • 9. A Plundering Expedition: September to October 1862
  • 10. Fighting Rebels in Arkansas: October to November 1862
  • 11. Capturing and Destroying: November to December 1862
  • 12. The Battle of Springfield: January 1863
  • Appendix 1. Speech Delivered at Mt. Vernon, Missouri, April 23, 1864
  • Appendix 2. Speech Delivered at Walnut Grove, Missouri, September 19, 1865 (Excerpts)
  • Appendix 3. Government Analysed, 1892 (Excerpts)
  • Chronology
  • Index
Review by Library Journal Review

Kelso (1831-91) chronicles in vivid detail his experiences as a Union Civil War soldier, officer, and spy. This firsthand narrative offers personal reflections on the troubling conflict posed by the war and its impact on life and family. From humble beginnings as a Missouri schoolteacher, Kelso, an Ohio native, took a stand for the Union's cause and quickly became an excellent officer who bravely engaged in dangerous spy missions that solidified his reputation as a fearless and effective Unionist on the battlefront. Journal entries are steeped in attacks, counterattacks, and bloodshed. Extensive editing notes by historian Grasso (history, Coll. of William and Mary) provide plenty of sources for additional research. After the war, Kelso briefly served as a Republican in the House of Representatives, ultimately living in California and then Colorado. VERDICT Recommended for those interested in U.S. Civil War history and historical journals. Readers will gain better insight into the experiences of that era.-Michael Foley, Canton, MA © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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