""An Account of the Battle of Wilson's Creek or Oak Hills"" is a historical book written by Holcombe in 1883. The book provides a detailed description of the Battle of Wilson's Creek, which was fought during the American Civil War on August 10, 1861, in Missouri. The author describes the events leading up to the battle, including the political tensions between the Union and Confederate forces, and the military strategies employed by both sides. Holcombe provides a vivid account of the battle, including the movements of the troops, the artillery fire, and the hand-to-hand combat. He also describes the aftermath of the battle and its impact on the Civil War. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, military strategy, or the Battle of Wilson's Creek specifically.Fought Between The Union Troops, Commanded By General N. Lyon, And The Southern, Or Confederate Troops, Under Command Of Generals McCulloch And Price, On Saturday, August 10, 1861 In Greene County, Missouri.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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