Illustrations

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Foreword vii
3. Contents ix
4. Illustrations xi
5. I. Genesis of the Militia Movement 1
6. II. Organizing and Arming the Militia 17
7. III. The Militia in Action 34
8. IV. Minstrels and Brindle-Tails 50
9. V. Another Battle of New Orleans 66
10. VI. Alarums and Excursions 81
11. VII. Life in the Militia 100
12. VIII. The Conservative Reaction 114
13. IX. Nemesis 129
14. X. Conclusion 145
15. Bibliography 153
16. Index 167