Worthy of Record: The Civil War and Reconstruction Diaries of Columbus Lafayette Turner

A native of Iredell County, Columbus Lafayette Turner (1842-1918) was twice captured by Union forces during the Civil War and served as a prisoner of war in two Federal prisons (Fort Delaware and Johnson's Island). In his Civil War diary, Turner records in great detail his experiences as a prisoner of war.

Author: Kenrick N. Simpson
Publisher: North Carolina Division of Archives & History
Published: 01/01/2008
Pages: 260
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9780865263352

About the Author
Simpson, Kenrick N.: - Kenrick Simpson was the head of the General Publications and Periodicals Branch of the Historical Publications Section of the Office of Archives and History. He earned B.A. and M.A. degrees in history from East Carolina University.