Cape Cod and the Civil War: The Raised Right Arm

by Stauffer Miller

Far from the glistening waters and gray-shingled villages of Cape Cod were the bloody front lines of the American Civil War. During this era, Cape Cod recruiting officers often urged soldiers to "raise the right arm of the old Bay State." Learn about the Cape's first casualty of war, Philander Crowell Jr. of Yarmouth, who was a member of the First Massachusetts Regiment; discover how local fishermen made money both by catching fish and by enlisting in the army; and read about the four bloody battles that caused considerable loss for Cape Codders. Join author and historian Stauffer Miller as he chronicles the untold and riveting history of Cape Cod and the Civil War.

160 pages, Paperback

First published November 26, 2010

Reviews

[Cynthia Moore]

I was given a copy as I had contributed photos and information. A compact view of how this tiny island of Cape Cod contributed to the battles.

[Darren]

Good reference book. Great notes. Comprehensive.