Description
Book SynopsisThousands of Confederate sympathisers sought refuge in other lands after the Civil War. Here, Donald C. Simmons examines the reasons why so many of these individuals emigrated to British Honduras and how their lives were affected by such a move.
Trade Reviewfascinating"—
The American Civil War Roundtable; "an intrinsically interesting narrative…detailed appendices…the text is fresh and lively, and crackles with the bluster of 'unreconstructed' (by their own account) southerners"—
Journal of Colonialism and Colonial History; "Simmons has added appreciably to the scholarship surrounding the South during Reconstruction. Thorough...important and interesting..."—
Louisiana History; "well-researched...an excellent history"—
Colorado Libraries; "a genealogical treasure-trove"—
The Civil War Courier; "appendices provide detailed lists of immigrants"—
Civil War Book Review; "fascinating"—
Crossfire; " "very readable...skillfully retrieved a portion of Southern heritage, largely ignored by others"—
The Clarion-Ledger; "insightful and provocative...in-depth"—
The Belize Times; "well researched"—
Dear Reader.
