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 enlarge | Author: Russell S. Bonds
Publisher: Westholme Publishing
Category: Book
List Price: $29.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  33 reviews
Sales Rank: 235072
Media: Hardcover
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 464
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.2 x 1.5
ISBN: 1594160333
Dewey Decimal Number: 973.732
EAN: 9781594160332
ASIN: 1594160333
Publication Date: October 15, 2006
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Condition: An acceptable used ex-library copy. Library markings. Pages are somewhat worn. Cover worn with some creases. Worn edges and corners. Binding somewhat weak and cracked.
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 An Excellent Study of the Great Locomotive Chase September 13, 2007
0 out of 2 found this review helpful
I grew up in Ringgold GA. and was well versed in this chase. The author does an excellent job cutting through some of the "myth" ex.(Campbell in the movie was a soldier, but he was civilian)as well as Pettinger instead of Parrot receiving the 1st Medal of Honor. I found the text an excellent read and it is footnoted very nicely. I learned some things about the Chase I did not know! The only mistake I could find was the description of Lt. General James Longstreet detraining at Dalton to go to the Battle of Chickamauga. Longstreet and the men who arrived from Virginia detrained at Catoosa Station just a short distance below Ringgold. Overall, I would encourage anyone to buy this book and study in depth this event in History. Come visit Rinngold and see the restored Depot as well as the monument to the General. Just a short distance from Ringgold is Chattanooga. Andrews, Campbell, and the 6 soldiers who were hung are buried at the National Cemetery in Chattanooga. The area around Chattanooga is rich in History...
Great Loco Chase July 29, 2007
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
A good factual summary, well referenced and easy to follow. However, its style could be a bit easier to read like a Stephen Ambrose book.
 A fascinating read July 24, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Mr. Bonds has done the work and the result is a well constructed history of an exciting piece of Civil War intrigue. Thoroughly researched and thoughtfully written, this book will appeal to anyone interested not only in Civil War and railroading history, but also to those who are looking for just a good read. Congratulations to Mr. Bonds on a job well done.
A thorough treatment July 19, 2007
1 out of 3 found this review helpful
Using a multitude of sources and what must have been very time consuming research, Mr Bonds gives thorough coverage to the subject. Whereas previous publications deal mainly with the events of April 12, 1862 and shortly before and after, he provides a lot a background about the personalities and actions leading up to the raid and then follows through with details about the participants and their lives after the raid and the war. All in all, by far the most complete discussion of a unique event.
Very good histroy June 22, 2007
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
This account of the great locomotive chase was well researched and written with great detail. My only criticism of it is that it was a bit slow in the beginning. It had more background and detail than I prefer. The early part of the book was slow reading, the chase itself lacked drama (of course, I knew the outcome), but the last part on the exploits of the raiders was totally fascinating. As pure history, this is an excellent book, but as a readable history, it lacked punch. Obviously, the author's purpose was to write history, not to write exciting history. Maybe McCullough has spoiled me! I would recommend this book highly to anyone who is interested in the Civil War or this specific event. I cannot imagine that the author left any thing out. I admire this book a great deal. There is a great, grand film here if someone made it right.
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