The Civil War in Southern Appalachian Methodism
"This is a first-rate study of a much neglected topic in both Appalachian and Civil War history—the role of organized religion in the sectional conflict and war itself. I daresay it will be an equally significant contribution to the history of American Methodism as well. Dunn’s achievement impresses at every level—it is deeply researched, well written, and full of fresh facts and insights that should make us consider both the region and the war with new eyes."— John C. Inscoe, author ofRace, War, and Remembrance in the Appalachian South"The primary research is outstanding. The Methodists kept voluminous records of the frequent local and regional gatherings. Many of these reports have survived, and the author has read them all. This book will be of interest to Civil War historians, scholars of the Methodist Church and American religious history, and students of Appalachian Studies." —Gordon McKinney, author ofHenry W. Blair's Campaign to Reform America: From the Civil War to the U.S. Senate