Confederate Agent: A Discovery in History

by James D. Horan

Horan, James David

Genres: Civil War, History, Nonfiction

326 pages, Hardcover

About the author

James David Horan was an American newspaper editor, author and novelist. Born in New York City, he studied at Drake College in Jersey City and at the New York University Writing Center. He wrote more then 40 books, primarily history or historical fiction, and was employed as Special Events Editor for the New York Journal American for many years. He was the recipient of numerous awards for his books, and a member of many organizations of writers and historians.

He and his wife, Gertrude Dorrity, had four children.

Reviews

[Mark K. Vogl · Rating 3 out of 5]

For Civil War historians this is a story you will rarely find, but is important. And for those who follow American politics in the 21st Century, this book concerning the Northwest Conspiracy lays out the story treason by members of the Democrat Party in the states of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Maine. Horan did alot of research and is an excellent writer. Published circa 1960 it is before PC. I strongly recommend it.

[Howard Anders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent "reads like fiction" account of a little known Confederate hero, Captain Thomas Hines, and his involvement in what is known as the "Northwest Conspiracy." An fascinating glimpse of Confederate covert operations during the Civil War emerges from the narrative. Meticulously researched.

[Davy Bennett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book about the Confederate Secret Service and their exploits.
They were based in Bowling Green Kentucky.
Handsome gray hardback, 1954.
Crown Publishers NY.

[Daniel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A fascinating history of a part of the War that I was not much aware of.

[Wayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent history of Confederate secret operations.