Key West's Civil War: "Rather Unsafe For a Southern Man to Live Here" - Softcover

Thuersam, John Bernhard

 
9781947660663: Key West's Civil War: "Rather Unsafe For a Southern Man to Live Here"
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1947660667 ISBN 13: 9781947660663
Publisher: Shotwell Publishing LLC, 2022

Synopsis

MENTION “KEY WEST” and thoughts of idyllic scenery and warm tropical breezes come right to mind rather than the Civil War and its effect upon the island. Treated only anecdotally in past histories and the island commonly referred to as “Unionist,” this book is the first to present a comprehensive account of “Cayo Hueso” during the war.

From its quick military occupation after Florida declared independence, increasing numbers of troops, new forts built, and deportation of citizens accused of “treasonable utterances,” Key West became an embattled community of those who quietly wished for independence and those loyal to the occupier. But despite the military crackdown and patrols, secret communication with Florida officials on the mainland, and blockade running, continued unabated. This is the story of Key West during the Civil War.

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Publisher
Shotwell Publishing LLC
Publication date
2022
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1947660667
ISBN 13 
9781947660663
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
264