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A Critique

In the book Civil War in the Ozarks, the authors, Phillip W. Steele and Steve Cottrell, describe life’s perils and strategies during the Civil War in the Ozarks of Arkansas and Missouri. Both authors have a rich family background with the Civil War. Phillip W. Steele’s family fought on the Confederate side of the war and Steve Cottrell’s family fought for the Union forces. With both authors having common interest in preserving Ozark’s history, they put together a historical review of the Civil War in the Ozarks. In my opinion a “Reb” and a “Yank” (respectively) getting together to write on such an event in history is remarkable. Although, I would imagine that is why the book sticks with so many facts, rather than to approach the aspects of the lives involved. The book would have been more enjoyable to read, if they had mingled a bit more of life’s stories within the battle events described.

According to the book, “Phillip W. Steele and Steve Cottrell have extensively researched the battles that took place between 1861 and 1865 in the writing of this book. They look at the heroes, outlaws, and peacemakers who influenced the role the Ozarks played in the War Between the States”. (Bac


The front cover, although a painting, is an eye catcher. The vivid battle action and colors draws one to the book. It is a painting by Andy Thomas entitled Battle of Carthage. This painting can be seen at the Carthage Civil War Museum in Carthage, Missouri. This piece of art on canvas is a sad reminder of the civil turmoil our country was once in.

This book appears to be an excellent reference source for students studying or researching the Civil War in the Ozarks. The attractive format and photos gave a structured and chronological delivery to the battles. In my opinion a different type of paper for the pages and some color photos would have improved the appearance of the book. . For instance, some of the pictures are reenactments of different battles, which could have been presented in color. (p 21, 44, 78) However, the pictures were very interesting, if some of the old black and white pictures were colored enhanced, it would have helped to create an eye appealing approach. (p 41)

There is a map, courtesy of Ray Toler of Springdale, Arkansas, of the Ozark area during the Civil War. The map, although crude, gives an excellent overview of the positions of the different battles fought between 1861 to 1865 in the Ozarks. I would highly recommend the use of this map in teaching students about these battles. The map would give students a good perspective of the locations of all the battles. This is one tremendous teaching aid for anyone teaching about the Civil War in the Ozarks. (p 6)

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