Four Valiant Years in the Lower Shenandoah Valley 1861-1865

“Four Valiant Years in the Lower Shenandoah Valley 1861-1865” by Laura Virginia Hale

Laura Virginia Hale, a renowned Civil War historian, wrote this book on the history of the Civil War in the Shenandoah Valley. It covers the areas of Shenandoah, Frederick, Warren, Page, and Clarke counties, and the towns of Front Royal and Winchester. Her research is based on news articles published in the Northern Virginia Daily newspaper during the Civil War Centennial. Topics covered include the military, civilians, and the effects the war had on them and the economy. Included are black and white photographs, maps, illustrations, and an index. 554 pages