The summer of 1864, the fourth in a long conflict, brought little promise of resolution in this War Between the States. A crippled South resolutely continued to resist in spite of defeats at Gettysburg, Vicksburg and Chattanooga. In the t summer the focus again turned to the Strategic Shenandoah Valley where the vital food supplies of the Confederacyt were situated. Jeffry D. Wert's book is a uniquely complete and fully-documented account of the campaign.

Illustrations on lining papers.

Virginia Stalemate, Summer 1864 -- Armies of The Land -- "Mimic War" -- A Stand-Up Fight -- "Whirling Through Winchester" -- "First Fair Chance" -- "Old Jube Early's About Played Out -- In the Upper Valley -- Mosby -- The Rebels Are "Disposed Of" -- "Hell Carnival" -- "The Sun of Middletown" -- "Put a Twist on 'Em" -- Old Jube and Little Phil: An Evaluation.