David Williamson (Ph.D., Tulane) has written numerous books on the history of the American Civil War.

“very well-done regimental history...not only describes some of the most pivotal battles of the Civil War but also transports the reader into the unheralded and overlooked backwaters...one of the most comprehensive histories of the war in the West that I have seen. This book goes beyond the narrow perspective of the average regimental history. I enjoyed reading the extensive, unedited excerpts from letters to local newspapers. They went beyond descriptions of skirmishes and killing. I recommend it as a primer for [the Civil War in the West]”—Civil War News.

• Table of ContentsPreface and Acknowledgments      I. Constitutional Crisis (August–December 1861)      II. New Madrid and Island No. 10 ( January–April 1862)      III. Memphis (April–July 1862)      IV. Helena, Arkansas (August–December 1862)      V. White River, Arkansas ( January 1863)      VI. Yazoo Pass, Mississippi (February–April 1863)      VII. Port Gibson, Mississippi (April–May 1863)      VIII. Champion Hill, Mississippi (May 1863)      IX. Vicksburg (May- July 1863)      X. Jackson, Mississippi ( July 1863)      XI. Natchez, New Orleans and Bayou Teche ( July 1863–January 1864)      XII. New Orleans and the Red River Campaign ( January–June 1864)      XIII. Morganza, the Atchafalaya and New Orleans (May–September 1864)      XIV. St. Charles, Arkansas (September–December 1864)      XV. New Orleans and Mobile ( January–June 1865)      XVI. Shreveport and the Rio Grande ( June–November 1865)      Epilogue      Appendix A. The McLaughlin Story      Appendix B. Zent’s Regimental Song      Appendix C. The Flags of the 47th Indiana      Appendix D. Roster of the 47th Indiana Volunteer Infantry      Notes      Bibliography      Index