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The story begins in March 1865 as Union troops closed in on Richmond. Jefferson Davis tries to establish new capitals in Danville, Greensboro, and Charlotte and is ultimately captured in Georgia. Secretary of War Breckinridge dons the style of a pirate to escape. Secretary of State Benjamin disguises himself as a poor farmer--with his gold sewn inside his clothes. Nearly 60 primary and secondary sources were used to research this dramatic history.The book contains sketches made by an artist who accompanied Davis on much of the escape, and includes maps of the escape route.
James C. Clark has received the George Polk Award, the Sigma Delta Chia Award and the Gerald Loeb Award. He lives in Orlando, Florida.
Table of ContentsPreface 1 The Confederates Leave and Richmond Falls 2 Aboard the Last Train 3 In Danville Davis Waits for Lee 4 Flight to Greensboro 5 The Military Realities Close In 6 To Charlotte, Cut Off 7 All is Indeed Lost 8 President and Mrs. Davis Are Captured in Georgia 9 Breckinridge and Party Struggle to Cuba 10 Benjamin and George Davis Go Their Ways 11 Mallory Languishes in Prison 12 Benjamin, Reagan and Trenholm Flourish 13 Jefferson Davis Is Imprisoned for Two Years References Bibliography Index
“interesting insights”—The NYMAS Review; “lively and interesting...excellent.... Recommended”—The Book Report; “forceful and intriguing”—Southern Living.
