In The Battles at Patterson and Fort Benton, readers are taken deep into Missouri’s Civil War experience-a fierce struggle within the broader conflict. Known for having one of the highest numbers of Civil War skirmishes per state, Missouri witnessed brutal fighting, particularly in and around the Patterson and Fort Benton areas. The book not only delves into the historical backdrop of these lesser-known battles but also brings a personal connection to the forefront. Set on land that would later become the author’s family farm, this narrative intertwines ancestral memories with war relics plowed up by the author’s grandfather, whose findings bridge the past to the present. Through maps, photographs, and firsthand accounts, The Battles at Patterson and Fort Benton sheds light on the untold stories of a divided state, preserving a remarkable story of conflict, heritage, and discovery.
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The author is a ‘Missouri’ boy born there over 70 years ago. He still has relatives here and there in Missouri. His Dad would be transferred to Southern Illinois but Bob and his wife would ‘keep the road hot’ running back and forth. A public school teacher for over 30 years (American History, World History, Geography, Government and Civics) he holds an undergrad degree from S.I.U. and a graduate degree from E.I.U.Part of this involved his first book, ‘Remembering Missouri’s Lookout Towers – A Place Above the Trees’ published by Words Matter Publishing in 2019. The Battle of Patterson and Fort Benton is his second Missouri based work with information on: 1) the causes of the Civil War. 2) The war in Missouri, 3) the Battle of Patterson and Fort Benton, 4) the Battle of Pilot Knob, 5) artifacts from the farm in the shadows of Fort Benton, 6) Patterson Cemetery, 7) drone shots and 8) ‘the Farm’.He has sought out numerous sources and some contributions from noted ‘Missouri in the Civil War’ experts. He thanks them all! The book will serve as a good ‘primer’ for basic knowledge and some items, like the artifacts off the farm that even the experienced will find interesting. The book also concludes with the author’s irresistible need to revisit in his ‘mind’s eye’ the ‘Farm’ one more time. He is always open for questions and comments:[email protected]/618-244-1642
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