Diary of a Doctor: Missouri State Guard, 1861
By Joanne C. Eakin
Captain John Wyatt was prejudiced and opinionated, but very sympathetic and caring not only to his men, but the prisoners who were treated in his camp hospitals. Covers all the battles from Wilson's Creek thru Lexington. An excellent accounting of the battles, officers involved, route., etc. Route maps by Wm. Lay. 62 pages, indexed.
$6.50Diary of a Town: Wellington Missouri 1818 - 1898
By Joanne C. Eakin
A Missouri River town in Lafayette County, Missouri. Listing of events, names and places, wartime events, stories, gossipy little tid-bits and cemetery records.143 pages, Soft-cover, index.
$16.00Duels and the Roots of Violence in Missouri
By William Steward
In early nineteenth century Missouri, the duel was the rite of passage for many young gentlemen seeking prestige and power. In time, however, other social groups, influenced by the ruling class, engaged in a variety of violent acts and symbolic challenges under the rubric of the code duello. In this book, Dick Steward takes an in-depth look at the evolution of dueling, tracing the origins, course, consequences and ultimate demise of one of the most deadly art forms in Missouri history. Fascinating reading! Hard-cover. Indexed. 286 pages.
$29.95Eight- Hundred Voices: Each with a Story to Tell Volume I
By Wade Ankesheiln
Wade did a beautiful job with these two books; searching the personnel files of the residents at Missouri’s Confederate Home, he gathered the stories the old veterans had to tell. Each man had already lived a lifetime and was willing to share considerable. Some are tragic, some are true to life, such the 80 plus year-old fellow who decided to climb the water-tower; some fist-i-cuffs etc. Women have their share in these recollections also. Military data and some family files have been added and a few scattered photographs. Thus, he has produced the only published concise record detailing the life of these veterans during the conflict and post war, who are buried in hallowed ground at Higginsville, Missouri. Volume I contains 277 pages, full index, bibliography section, regimental information included within index. Soft-cover.
$22.95Eight- Hundred Voices: Each with a Story to Tell Volume II
By Wade Ankesheiln
This volume is formatted and contains the same type of data as the first publication. The text holds 222 pages of just wonderful stories; bibliography section; full index; a regimental information appendix. Soft-cover.
$22.95Elliott's Scouts: 9th Missouri Cavalry Battalion
By Carolyn M. Bartels
Major Ben Elliott, formerly of Co. I, Shelby's Regiment, had recruited a battalion of notorious scouts and border men, and constituted the advance of Shelby's Brigade. A very dangerous position because no matter the peril, they were never to fall back to the main body. This is their story. Contains roster and all information found on the individual service record card. Soft-cover.
$14.95Fallen Guidons; The Saga of Confederate General Jo Shelby's March to Mexico
By Edwin Adams Davis
Excellent work! Descriptive text which places you on the scene. Descriptive terminology. Shelby had led the Missouri Cavalry Division through numerous battles in the Trans-Mississippi theater. Upon hearing of Lee's surrender, Shelby announced to his men, "We shall stand together, we shall keep our organization, our arms, our discipline, our hatred of oppression." And they did, all the way to Mexico where thrilling times awaited them. Indexed. 5 1/2 x 8 inch format. (see also, The Lost Cause)
$14.95The Fifth Cavalry; The Gallant Breed; Shelby’s Iron Brigade
Edited by James McGhee and Carolyn Bartels
Finally these men have a name. The rosters contain all information found on the individual service cards. Spellings were atrocious and a guessing game therefore researchers should use ALL variations. A listing of battles, actions and casualties and some transfers out or inclusions within Shelby’s regiment are given. Additional sources were used to verify names and these gave additional information. Soft-cover, Full Index..151 pages.
$14.95The Sixth Cavalry: The Gallant Breed: Shelby’s Iron Brigade
Edited by James McGhee and Carolyn Bartels
Information remains the same as in the Fifth Cavalry regiment. 158 pages. Soft-cover, Full index.
$14.95The Twelfth Cavalry; The Gallant Breed; Shelby's Iron Brigade
Edited by James McGhee and Carolyn Bartels
The 12th had some very popular commanders and some interesting soldiers. This regiment held many early Quantrill men. All other information remains the same as described in the Fifth Cavalry. Soft-cover, 113 pages includes a full index.
$14.95Fight for Missouri
By Thos. Snead
First published in 1886. As Aide-de-Camp to Missouri Governor Claiborne Jackson, Snead was intimately apprized of all the political decisions made during the war. After leaving Gov. Jackson, Snead was assigned as Chief of Ordnance by Genl. Sterling Price and then as Adjutant General. This position he held until the summer of 1864 when he became a member of the Confederate Congress. After Price returned from Mexico, he gave his personal military papers to Snead, for the purpose of compiling a history of the Confederacy in Missouri, during those early years. This edition, reprinted by Two Trails Publishing, was specially commissioned by the Mo. Div. S.C.V.. Soft-cover, 315 pages, index with maps.
$17.95Flags of Confederacy
By Devereaux C. Cannon Jr.
Numerous color plates of the various flags are in this well researched look at the history of the national, state, and military flags that were developed during the Southern nations existence. 128 pages.
$16.95Flags of the Union
By Devereaux C. Cannon Jr.
The book is a necessary guide to the history and development of flags in the U.S. up to the Civil War. Soft-cover, great photos, 98 pages.
$16.95Following the Fifth Kansas: The Letters
By Alice Fry
The Letters volume, is wonderful. Captain Creitz wrote back to his free thinking and doing wife left behind in Kansas. He constantly admonishes her on the company she keeps and she thinks for herself. When their home are is being invaded, evidently Captain Creitz quits writing and perhaps went home. The second part of the book deals with correspondence of Lt. Joseph Trego and Private George Flanders. Descriptive details, for battle of Helena, Arkansas, are super. The book has some photo's of the men who served and the final chapters in Captain Chris's life as a civilian. Good detail. Fully indexed, 225 pages. REMEMBER THESE ARE TWO SEPARATE BOOKS.
$21.00Following the Fifth Kansas: The Roster
By Alice Fry
The Roster consists of the men who served within the ranks. Listed name, place of birth if given, residence at time of enlistment, age, and misc. Remarks on the cards. Some men are listed in the reunion records of 1888 and 1911. Excellent reference work. 225 pages, Soft-cover.
$21.00Forgotten Valor
By James W. Farley
The first complete account of the 1st Missouri Cavalry Regiment, led by Colonel Elijah Gates. The book has received rave reviews for its content. Farley, in the first 200 pages takes the reader from the early formation of the Confederate regiment, through each and every battle, step by step as they followed their beloved commander. Believe me folks, you are right there in those battles. Excellent maps drawn by William Lay add to this wonderful book. In the last section, Mr. Farley has done all the work for you with the rosters and all information found within those files. A truly magnificent work. 487 pages.
Soft-Cover $32.95
Hard-Cover $42.95Frank James Surrenders Himself, October 5, 2025
By Joanne Eakin
Ever want to know the complete text of Frank James surrender letter? Not only does the book reprint the letter, but also Gov. Crittenden's reply. All local newspaper accounts have been included. Second portion of the book contains the summation given by Attorney Wm. H. Wallace on the last day of the famous trial. Soft-cover, indexed. 85 pages.
$9.95The Fifth Season; Shelby's Great Raid of 1863
By Mark Scott
Great descriptive little book. Details the events of Missouri's hero on his 1863 raid. Mark wrote this for his thesis and it was so good, he decided to publish it. Excellent detailed work. 126 pages. Soft-cover.
$12.95The Forgotten Men: The Missouri State Guard
By Carolyn Bartels
The men at least, over 7,000 of the Missouri State Guard, now have an identity. This author has kept the story, and, or the deposition the men gave concerning their military service in Missouri's earliest Pro-Southern Army. An excellent primary source reference. The names are listed in alphabetical order within 406 pages of text. There is another name index of 3,000 plus entries, for the many other names found within the files of the men. A casualty list (CW Casualty List) as extracted from these same files, is by name and then reversed by event. Printed on heavy 60# bond.
Soft-cover $32.95
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