This novel is based on the American Civil War service of Union General Joseph A. Cooper. Young Cooper grew up is east Tennessee in Campbell County in the early 1800's near the waters of present day TVA's Norris Lake. He rose through the ranks from captain to brevet major general. In 1864, he serve
d with General Sherman during the Atlanta Campaign. During Reconstruction, he partnered with Tennessee's Governor, William Brownlow. As commander of the Tennessee State Guard, Cooper endeavored to bring order to the state and protect freedman's right to vote by opposing the newly formed Ku Klux Klan.
Language
English
Pages
117
Format
Kindle Edition
Release
February 18, 2021
Southern Yankee: The Civil War and Reconstruction Story of General Joseph A. Cooper
This novel is based on the American Civil War service of Union General Joseph A. Cooper. Young Cooper grew up is east Tennessee in Campbell County in the early 1800's near the waters of present day TVA's Norris Lake. He rose through the ranks from captain to brevet major general. In 1864, he serve
d with General Sherman during the Atlanta Campaign. During Reconstruction, he partnered with Tennessee's Governor, William Brownlow. As commander of the Tennessee State Guard, Cooper endeavored to bring order to the state and protect freedman's right to vote by opposing the newly formed Ku Klux Klan.