The Ozarks were a volatile and strategically important region during the Civil War. According to the New York Times, the Battle of Carthage was the "first serious conflict between the United States troops and the rebels." The authors have extensively researched the battles that took place between 1861 and 1865 in the writing of this book. They look at the heroes, outlaws, and peacemakers who influenced the role the Ozarks played in the war between the states. 136 pages
