This book describes the Andrews Raid, commonly called the Great Locomotive Chase, when on April 12, 1862, Union raiders stole the Chattanooga-bound train--the "General.".
General Note
Includes glossary.
Content Note
Origins - Initial strategy - The plan - The raid - Cross-country into Dixie - The train-stealers - "Someone is running off with your train!" - Kingston-Rome Junction - The great chase - The end of the line - The raiders' fate.