"The western counties of Virginia (later WV) housed the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad, which connected Washington with the Midwest's vast wealth of manpower and supplies. This work covers the Confederacy's 1863 attempt to invade WV and destroy the B&O line. Rich with oral history, gives a detailed, personal account of the unsuccessful Jones-Imboden Raid"--Provided by publisher.

The Setup -- Beverly -- Buckhannon -- Greenland Gap -- Rowelsburg -- Morgantown -- Fairmont -- Weston -- Burning Springs -- Summersville -- Home -- The Breakdown.