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A pulse-pounding narrative of courage and conviction Escape From East Tennessee To The Federal Lines recounts one man's dangerous flight through divided loyalties to find freedom and duty. Captain R. A. Ragan s vivid Civil War memoir chronicles his 1861 1864 wartime experiences as he navigates hostile Confederate territory, aids Union causes, and risks everything to reach the Federal lines. Part personal war account, part historical military narrative, Ragan s voice brings to life skirmishes, clandestine movements, local sympathies, and the moral complexity of Union and Confederate history in East Tennessee. Readers follow his American Civil War journey through mountain passes, burned homesteads, and the tense encounters that define a soldier s fate. This rediscovered Tennessee wartime escape was out of print for decades and is now lovingly republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today s and future generations, this edition is not merely a reprint it s a collector s item and a cultural treasure, carefully prepared for historians, Civil War enthusiasts, and classic literature collectors alike. The book s unique historical significance lies in its first-hand perspective on the War of the Rebellion and the everyday realities of Civil War soldier stories details rarely preserved elsewhere. Whether you seek an immersive personal war account, a cornerstone of East Tennessee history, or a stirring addition to Civil War memoir collections, Captain R. A. Ragan s testament remains an essential, unforgettable record. Keywords: Civil War memoir, Captain R. A. Ragan, Federal lines escape, historical military narrative.
