Hidden History Of Memphis

Download or read book Hidden History of Civil War Tennessee written by James B. Jones Jr. and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2013-07-09 with total page 141 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Join author James B. Jones Jr. on an exciting journey through the unknown and hidden history of Civil War Tennessee. Tennessee's Civil War history is an oft-told narrative of famous battles, cunning campaigns and renowned figures. Beneath this well-documented history lie countless stories that have been forgotten and displaced over time./strong Discover how Vigilance Committees sought to govern cities such as Memphis, where law was believed to be dead. See how Nashville and Memphis became important medical centers, addressing the rapid spread of "private diseases" among soldiers, and marvel at Colonel John M. Hughes, whose men engaged in guerrilla warfare throughout the state.