Drawing from articles he wrote for Oregon Magazine, Fletcher narrates the military stories of Oregon residents who volunteered for either side of the Civil War and prominent veterans who moved to Oregon after the war. The book deserves consideration by all Oregon high school and public libraries, as it includes a particularly interesting story revealing why and where Virgil Earp is buried in the Rose City. B&w photos are provided but no index. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)