Quantrell: The Terror Of The West (1865)

By A. Alouette and Alouette (Pseud )

Book Overview

Quantrell: The Terror Of The West is a historical non-fiction book written by Alouette. It recounts the life and reign of William Clarke Quantrill, a notorious Confederate guerrilla leader during the American Civil War. The book provides an in-depth look at Quantrill's tactics, strategies, and motivations, as well as his impact on the war and the people he encountered.The book begins with Quantrill's early life, his time as a schoolteacher, and his eventual involvement in the Civil War. It then delves into his infamous raids and attacks on Union soldiers and civilians, including the infamous Lawrence Massacre. The author also explores Quantrill's relationships with his followers and his enemies, as well as his eventual death and legacy.Throughout the book, Alouette provides a detailed and engaging account of Quantrill's life and actions, drawing on primary sources and historical records to paint a vivid picture of this controversial figure. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War, the history of the American West, or the lives of infamous figures from American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166919846
• ISBN13: 9781166919849
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"