Jayhawkers
Subtitle: the Civil War brigade of James Henry Lane
By: Bryce D. Benedict.
Publisher: University of Oklahoma Press
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Norman
Language: eng
Number of pages: 343
ISBN-13: 9780806139999
Subjects: Lane, James Henry, -- 1814-1866; United States. -- Army. -- Lane's Brigade (1861-1862); Kansas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Regimental histories; Kansas -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns; Missouri -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
Description: Using unexploited sources such as letters by brigade members, this book tells the story of Senator James Henry Lane and his "jayhawkers" describing how it was organized and equipped as well as providing details regarding staff and casualties. The author argues that Lane set a precedent for the Union Army's eventual adoption of "hard" tactics toward civilians. He also offers new insight into the relationship between Lane, Lincoln, and the Republicans.