Revised to feature additional commentary from historians and newly discovered resources, this book for general readers and history buffs explores the major battles that took place in the Ozark Mountains during the Civil War. Steele, a noted folklorist and Ozark historian, teamed with Cottrell, an author and Civil War historian, to offer a year-by-year chronicle of the specific combats and note that the geography of the region contributed to the ferocity of the conflicts. A chapter is devoted to the exploits of Jesse and Frank James and their participation in irregular guerrilla forces in support of the Southern cause. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)