The Confederate carpetbaggers
1988, First Edition. Baton Rouge : Louisiana State University Press. Near fine paperback copy; wrapper edges very slightly dulled. Remains well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Item #479908
ISBN: 0807114707
Physical description; xv, 360 pages : portraits ; 24 cm. Notes; Includes bibliographical references (pages 343-350) and index. Contents; "Following the American Civil War, many former Confederates fled their southern homeland. Some became expatriates, settling in Canada, Europe, Mexico, South America, and Asia. Others migrated to the western United States, seeking fresh starts in the newly forming territories. But, a third, somewhat more audacious group invaded the land of their Yankee foe. Settling in northeastern and mid-western towns and cities, these 'Confederate carpetbaggers' believed that northern economic and educational opportunities offered the quickest means of rebuilding shattered fortunes and lives" – Back cover. Subjects; Reconstruction (U.S. history, 1865-1877). Migration, Internal. United States. History. 19th century. Southern States. Social conditions. 1865-1877. Confederates. Expatriates.
Price: €14.95