In this engrossing biography, Henry Wharton Shoemaker tells the story of William Sprague, the last governor of Rhode Island during the American Civil War. Sprague was a complex figure, known for his bravery, his ambition and his tireless efforts to support the Union cause. Drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, Shoemaker provides a vivid portrait of this fascinating historical figure, and sheds new light on the political and...