The History of Jackson County, Florida: The War Between the States - Paperback

by Dale Cox (Author)

In Volume 2 of his acclaimed series on the history of Jackson County, Florida, author and historian Dale Cox focuses on the county's role in the War Between the States. From details on plantations and slavery to secession and the county's contributions to the South's effort during the Civil War, the book is the most detailed account ever written of the role of what was then one of Florida's most populous counties in the great conflict. With details on troops, Civil War casualties, life on the home front and the Battle of Marianna, the book is an outstanding contribution to scholarship on the history of the Civil War in Florida.

Author Biography

Writer and historian Dale Cox is the author of seven books on Florida and Southern history. A native of the quaint Northwest Florida community of Two Egg, he has received critical acclaim for his careful historical reconstructions and unique writing style. The father of two sons, William and Alan, he is descended from one of Northwest Florida's oldest families as well as from the 19th century Yuchi chief William Brown.