Michael C. Hardy has written numerous books, articles and essays focusing on the Civil War. He has won the Willie Parker Peace History Book Award six times. He has also been presented the Jefferson Davis Historical Gold Medal by the United Daughters of the Confederacy for his work on preserving Confederate history. His articles have appeared in nationally syndicated magazines, and he frequently presents lectures and interpretive programs on Appalachia’s role in the Civil War. He lives in western North Carolina.

“Hardy has produced a good account of the regiment’s service with due attention to the men in the ranks. His following the veterans into the postwar years is especially welcome. Hardy’s research is impressive”—Civil War News; “unveils the inner world of a troublesome Tar Heel regiment”—The Journal of Southern History; “this is a finely crafted regimental history”—Blue & Gray Magazine.

• Table of ContentsPreface      1. December 1861: The Mitchell Rangers      2. 1860–1862      3. May 1862      4. January–July 1862      5. August–October 1862      6. November 1862–September 1863      7. September 1863      8. September–December 1863      9. December 1863–May 1864      10. May–July 1864      11. July–December 1864      12. January–May 1865      13. 1865–Present      14. The Fifty-Eighth North Carolina in Perspective      15. Looking for the Fifty-Eighth North Carolina Today      Appendix A: Fifty-Eighth North Carolina Troops Roster      Appendix B: Fifty-Eighth North Carolina Parolees      Appendix C: Members of the Fifty-Eighth Who Desertedand Joined the Union Army      Chapter Notes      Bibliography      Index