Sketches Of The Rise Progress & Decline Of Secession: Brownlow/1862 (see photos) For Sale

The previous owner, Jordan T. Lawler, from Castroville, Texas has an interesting history as well.

Jordan T. Lawler of Castroville, TX: Castroville is a historic Texas town founded by European immigrants, and Texas was a Confederate state during the Civil War. Having a Texas resident sign the book adds immense regional value.

E. Simmons (Dated 1863): Because this signature is dated during the Civil War (1863), it proves contemporary ownership. This means the book was actively circulating and being read while the war was still raging, which is highly desirable for Civil War historians.

Because the book is a pro-Union text, finding a copy owned and signed by residents in a Confederate state like Texas during the war adds a fascinating \"association\" layer.

W.G. Brownlow\'s 1862 book, formally titledSketches of the Rise, Progress, and Decline of Secession; with a Narrative of Personal Adventures Among the Rebels, is a fiery, anti-Confederate narrative detailing his experiences in East Tennessee during the Civil War. It is widely known as \"Parson Brownlow\'s Book\".The book blends an account of the political events leading to the Civil War with Brownlow\'s personal story of opposing secession as the editor of theKnoxville Whignewspaper, his imprisonment by Confederate forces, and his eventual exile to the North in 1862. It includes several illustrations and engravings.
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