The Battle in the Bayou Country [US Civil War] [Signed]

Published by Harlo Press, Detroit, MI, 1975

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No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; 8.75 inches tall; 189 pages with references. Illustrated. the dust jacket with the price of $10.95 has a mar on the center of the spine and is evenly age toned. Signed by the author on the half-title page. . A detailed and compelling account of the Battle of Baton Rouge, a crucial yet often overlooked event in the American Civil War. Raphael explores Louisiana's strategic significance and the Union’s efforts to control key points in the state. He sets the stage by describing Baton Rouge’s geography, its role as a transportation hub, and the political stakes involved. The book examines the strategies and decisions of key figures like Union General Nathaniel P. Banks and Confederate General Richard Taylor. Raphael also delves into the cultural and social impacts of the battle, offering insight into the fierce combat and its lasting effects on Louisiana’s allegiances. His engaging writing style makes this work a valuable resource for both enthusiasts and scholars.

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Title
The Battle in the Bayou Country [US Civil War] [Signed]
Author
Raphael, Morris
Publisher
Harlo Press, Detroit, MI
Publication year
1975
Condition
Fine
Dust jacket
Very Good
Signed
Signed by Author(s)
Binding
Hardcover with Dust Jacket
Edition
Second Printing.
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