by Steve M. Miller (Author)
A history of the division among state leaders surrounding secession, and those who opposed it before the Civil War.
This book tells the story of those state leaders in North Carolina who remained loyal to the Union, because they saw the potential for compromise with Northern states. William Alexander Graham helped broker the Compromise of 1850. John Motley Morehead and Jonathan Worth led the campaign against secession in early 1861.
Most, though, continued to serve their state under the Confederacy--even though Zebulon B. Vance opposed secession, he served in the Confederate army and as governor of the state during the Civil War.
Historian Steve M. Miller introduces the Tar Heel Unionists who bravely fought to steer their state away from the disastrous future they foresaw.
Author Biography
Steve M. Miller is a native North Carolinian, having been born and raised in Asheboro, where he and his wife, Becky, currently live. His past writings include Slave Escapes and the Underground Railroad in North Carolina, published in 2016 by The History Press. Steve is currently an adjunct history instructor for Forsyth Technical Community College in Winston-Salem and Randolph Community College in Asheboro.
Number of Pages: 144
Dimensions: 0.5 x 8.9 x 6 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: February 04, 2019
