The Civil War Escape Of General Breckinridge

The Civil War Escape Of General Breckinridge is a book published by The De Vinne Press that tells the story of the daring escape of General John C. Breckinridge during the American Civil War. The book is a historical account of the events that led up to Breckinridge's escape from Union forces and his subsequent journey through the mountains of western Virginia.The book begins by providing background information on Breckinridge, a former Vice President of the United States and Confederate general who was tasked with defending the Shenandoah Valley during the Civil War. It then goes on to describe the Union's campaign to capture the valley and the subsequent Battle of New Market, which saw Breckinridge's forces emerge victorious.However, the Union forces continued to pursue Breckinridge and his men, forcing them to retreat into the mountains. The book recounts the challenges that Breckinridge and his men faced as they made their way through the rugged terrain, including harsh weather, lack of supplies, and the constant threat of Union patrols.Despite these obstacles, Breckinridge and his men eventually managed to escape to safety in the South. The book concludes with an analysis of the impact of Breckinridge's escape on the course of the Civil War and the legacy of the man himself.Overall, The Civil War Escape Of General Breckinridge is a fascinating historical account of one of the most daring escapes of the Civil War, told in detail by The De Vinne Press.THIS 48 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Famous Adventures And Prison Escapes Of The Civil War, by The De Vinne Press . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1417951478.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.