Last Sleep: The Battle of Droop Mountain - November 6, 1863

by Terry Lowry

General William Averell's famed raid into West Virginia, and his clash with General John Echols. 302 pages with index. List all casualties and wounded men. Numerous photographs of the Marlinton/Hiilsboro area published for the first time. The only book ever written exclusively on this battle.

Terry Lowry has written a book that would be worthy of a much larger battle, very thorough. This is a detailed and well researched book that is packed with relevant information.

There are a number of maps, including notes about original park map errors and the like. There are detailed reviews of each regimental/battalion commander and the units themselves, as well as extensive first hand accounts of the action. There are many photos of participants as well. Since it is a small scale (but hard fought) battle, casualties tabulations are given down to individual soldier's names in many instances.

Highly recommended.

320 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1996

Reviews

[Jeff Truskey · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very detailed account of the largest Civil War battle in West Virginia. It has several period photos and maps that really help tell the full story.

Although a small battle, compared to larger battles of the Civil War, this tells the whole story of how this was a pivotal point of the war, especially in western Virginia.

[Pamela · Rating 2 out of 5]

Not my taste. I thought because I have family from the area and have been to the park, I might see family members named. There was only three with surnames that were familiar. If you like military history, this book covers lots of the activity of the battle.