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The Great North Western Conspiracy In All Its Startling Details

The Great North Western Conspiracy In All Its Startling Details

Ayer, I. Windslow

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Civil War Period (1850-1877)General World HistoryVietnam War

ISBN10: 1419164759
ISBN13: 9781419164750
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.29 Width: 7.64 Depth: 9.26
Language: English
The Great North Western Conspiracy In All Its Startling Details by Ayer, I. Windslow is a historical account of a little-known conspiracy that took place during the American Civil War. The book provides a comprehensive and detailed analysis of the conspiracy, which involved a group of wealthy businessmen and politicians from the North who were secretly working to end the war and establish a separate peace with the Confederacy.The author, Ayer, I. Windslow, provides a thorough examination of the key players involved in the conspiracy, including the prominent businessman Clement Vallandigham, who was a vocal critic of President Lincoln's war policies. Windslow also explores the role of the Knights of the Golden Circle, a secret society that was believed to be involved in the conspiracy.The book delves into the methods used by the conspirators to achieve their goals, including secret meetings, coded messages, and bribery. Windslow also examines the various attempts to carry out the conspiracy, including a failed attempt to free Confederate prisoners of war from a Union prison camp.Overall, The Great North Western Conspiracy In All Its Startling Details provides a fascinating look into a little-known aspect of the Civil War and sheds light on the complex political and economic forces at play during this tumultuous time in American history.Full title: THE GREAT NORTH-WESTERN CONSPIRACY IN ALL ITS STARTLING DETAILS. The Plot to plunder and burn Chicago--Release of all Rebel prisoners--Seizure of arsenals--Raids from Canada--Plot to burn New York--Piracy on the Lakes--Parts for the Sons of Liberty--Trial of Chicago conspirators--Inside views of the Temples of the Sons of Liberty--Names of prominent members.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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