One Million Men: The Civil War Draft in the North

by Eugene C. Murdock and Unknown

Book Overview

This is the story of the Civil War draft in the North brought about by the Enrolment Act of 1863 -- the story of bounty jumpers, bounty brokers, substitution, and commutation; of draft resistance and the kidnapping of innocent aliens; of riot, arson, and assault; and of loyal and dedicated service.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313225028
• ISBN13: 9780313225024
• Release Date: July 1980
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.2"