Lewis A. Lawson taught American literature at the University of Maryland from 1963 to 1997, when he became Professor Emeritus. He lives in University Park, Maryland.

“provides interesting insights into the life of an American rogue who used the war to satisfy his need for status and wealth...recommended”—Civil War News.

• Table of ContentsPreface 1Introduction: A Word or Two About the Word Rogue 51. Home 92. Leaving Home 293. Wandering 364. The War 425. The War Resumed 626. A Romantic Interlude 837. A Mexican Adventure 898. Pennsylvania 1059. Maryland 11210. New Jersey and Ohio 12411. Kentucky 12612.  Missouri and Georgia 13213. Home Again 14614. A Rogue Outrogued 16015. Clay’s Children 163Conclusion 179Chapter Notes 183Works Cited 209Index 217

Lewis A. Lawson taught American literature at the University of Maryland from 1963 to 1997, when he became Professor Emeritus. He lives in University Park, Maryland.

“provides interesting insights into the life of an American rogue who used the war to satisfy his need for status and wealth...recommended”—Civil War News.

• Table of ContentsPreface 1Introduction: A Word or Two About the Word Rogue 51. Home 92. Leaving Home 293. Wandering 364. The War 425. The War Resumed 626. A Romantic Interlude 837. A Mexican Adventure 898. Pennsylvania 1059. Maryland 11210. New Jersey and Ohio 12411. Kentucky 12612.  Missouri and Georgia 13213. Home Again 14614. A Rogue Outrogued 16015. Clay’s Children 163Conclusion 179Chapter Notes 183Works Cited 209Index 217