| Worthy of Record: The Civil War and Reconstruction Diaries of Columbus Lafayette Turner Contributor(s): Simpson, Kenrick N. (Editor) |
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ISBN: 0865263353 ISBN-13: 9780865263352 Publisher: North Carolina Division of Archives & History OUR PRICE: $22.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2008 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography - History | United States - Civil War Period (1850-1877) - History | United States - State & Local - South (al,ar,fl,ga,ky,la,ms,nc,sc,tn,va,wv) |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2009275847 |
| Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6" W x 9" (1.20 lbs) 260 pages |
| Themes: - Chronological Period - 1851-1899 - Topical - Civil War - Cultural Region - South |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: A native of Iredell County, Columbus Lafayette Turner (1842-1918) was twice captured by Union forces during the Civil War and served as a prisoner of war in two Federal prisons (Fort Delaware and Johnson's Island). In his Civil War diary, Turner records in great detail his experiences as a prisoner of war. |
Contributor Bio(s): Simpson, Kenrick N.: - Kenrick Simpson was the head of the General Publications and Periodicals Branch of the Historical Publications Section of the Office of Archives and History. He earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in history from East Carolina University. |