Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface ix
4. 1. Most Sanguine Expectations 1
5. 2. The Time to Come to Texas 26
6. 3. The Mournful Peals of the Muffled Drum 41
7. 4. To Help Him Sing Dixie 68
8. 5. Envy Loves a Shining Light 85
9. 6. Fate Plays Her Hand 105
10. 7. A Heart Warm Fond Adieu 117
11. 8. The Paper Debates 133
12. 9. Without a Murmur or a Frown 154
13. 10. Epilogue 171
14. Notes 193
15. Bibliography 233
16. Index 245