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Loyal Mountaineers (Illustrated): The Civil War Memoirs of Will McTeer

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Book Synopsis: Will McTeer was one of more than two million soldiers who fought to preserve the Union during the Civil War years of 1861-1865. He was not looking for a fight. He did so because he loved his country and what it represented and because he feared the Confederacy – an idea with which he, his family, and his community disagreed. McTeer grew up in the mountains of East Tennessee, a state that seceded from the Union and joined the Confederacy, although it did so reluctantly. McTeer might just have easily sided with the rest of his state, put aside his allegiances, and cast his lot with the Confederacy. Many others did. McTeer did not. In 1862, when McTeer made his way past Confederate patrols, traveled to the Cumberland Gap, and joined what became the Third Tennessee Volunteer Cavalry, the end of the war and its outcome was by no means certain. Had the Confederacy prevailed, he might have become an outcast – or even a traitor – unable to return to his beloved mountains. McTeer took that risk, as did many other sons of the South, and the nation owes all those like him a huge debt of gratitude. In this book, McTeer gives us what we find all too rarely: a detailed, exciting, but modest account of his actions and his reasons for taking those actions. He remembers his friends and neighbors with whom he fought. Many of them returned home to live active and productive lives. Many of them did not. McTeer does not dwell on justifications or rationalizations. The reasons he gave three years of his life to his country are self-evident to him, and he assumes, rightly so, that they should be self-evident to others. This book is published as part of the Blount County Public Library’s Southern Appalachian Studies Editions. These editions are produced and marketed by the Blount Country Friends of the Library. More information about other titles in this series can be found elsewhere in this book. The editor of the series is Jim Stovall.

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Discover the captivating story of Will McTeer, one of the brave soldiers who fought to preserve the Union during the Civil War. "Loyal Mountaineers (Illustrated): The Civil War Memoirs of Will McTeer" takes you on an incredible journey through the eyes of McTeer, as he recounts his experiences and profound reasons for joining the fight.

Unlike many others, McTeer stood firmly against the Confederacy, even though his state of East Tennessee reluctantly seceded from the Union. His unwavering commitment to his country shines through as he risked everything, including his beloved mountains, to fight for what he believed in. We owe a tremendous debt of gratitude to McTeer and others like him who took such risks.

In this remarkable book, McTeer shares his detailed and exciting accounts of his actions during the war. He remembers his fellow soldiers, both those who returned home to build fruitful lives and those who did not. McTeer's modest and humble narrative does not rely on justifications or rationalizations - his reasons for dedicating three years of his life to his country are self-evident to him, and he ardently believes they should be self-evident to others as well.

As part of the Blount County Public Library’s Southern Appalachian Studies Editions, this book embodies the spirit of the region and its rich history. Published with the utmost care by the Blount Country Friends of the Library, "Loyal Mountaineers" is a must-read for those seeking a deeper understanding of the civil war era. Expand your knowledge with this captivating account and explore other titles in this incredible series curated by the esteemed editor Jim Stovall.

Experience the riveting journey of Will McTeer and gain an invaluable perspective on the Civil War. Don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in this beautifully illustrated memoir. Order your copy of "Loyal Mountaineers (Illustrated): The Civil War Memoirs of Will McTeer" today and let your imagination soar back in time.Order now!

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