The Fifty-Eighth North Carolina Troops - by Michael C Hardy (Paperback)

About the Book

"North Carolina contributed more than 70 regiments to Confederate service during the Civil War, but only four of those regiments were permanently assigned to service in the Army of Tennessee. The Fifty-Eighth North Carolina Troops fought in battles such as Chickamauga, Resaca and Bentonville. This account follows the soldiers from conscription to battlefield to antebellum life"--Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

North Carolina contributed more than 70 regiments to Confederate service during the Civil War, but only four of those regiments were permanently assigned to service in the Army of Tennessee. The Fifty-Eighth North Carolina Troops, hailing primarily from western North Carolina, fought in battles such as Chickamauga, Resaca and Bentonville. This account follows the soldiers from antebellum life, to conscription, to battlefield, to post-war life.

Review Quotes

"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.

About the Author

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.