Rebels in Blue
The Story of Keith and Malinda Blalock
Published on 1. May 1999
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-0-87833-166-6 (ISBN)
Description
This astonishing Civil War story follows the real-life exploits of a married couple who fought side-by-side as soldiers for the North, the South, and finally for a band of marauding, pro-Union partisans. Based on primary source material from the Watuga County, North Carolina archives, Rebels in Blue provides a fast-paced, gripping narrative of uncommon love and blind revenge set against the turmoil of the Civil War.
Reviews / Votes
Rebels in Blue...is a great read and tell, a story that has never been told in print. The Mexia Daily News Rebels in Blue, a biographical account of Blalock's struggles to remain true to his Union feelings while protecting his family from retribution by local Confederates, is a strong portrayal of an individual who acted as a Unionist guerilla. North Carolina Libraries The story is well-written with clear and accurate descriptions of the region and participants. Many biographies of the common solider lack interest or oringinality. Rebels in the Blue is different. Here, husband and wife not only refuse to leave each other, they risk personal safety and endure personal hardships to remain together. Civil War NewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
Lanham
United States
Illustrations
8 b&w photographs
Dimensions
Height: 236 mm
Width: 159 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
585 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-87833-166-6 (9780878331666)
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