Autobiography of Samuel S. Hildebrand, the Renowned Missouri "Bushwacker" and Unconquerable Rob Roy of America / Being his Complete Confession

Name: Autobiography of Samuel S. Hildebrand, the Renowned Missouri "Bushwacker" and Unconquerable Rob Roy of America / Being his Complete Confession
Author: Samuel S. Hildebrand

By Samuel S. Hildebrand

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A first-person confession recounts an upbringing in rural Missouri and a descent into irregular guerrilla warfare during the Civil War era. The narrator describes attacks by local militias and mobs, the burning of his homestead and killings of kin, flight to neighboring territory, and a succession of raids, ambushes, betrayals, captures, escapes, and pitched skirmishes with Union forces. Episodes are arranged chronologically and punctuated by vivid incident accounts, personal motives, and defenses of bushwhacking as a wartime practice, giving a granular view of vengeance, survival, and the harsh effects of irregular conflict on families and communities.

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Samuel S. Hildebrand

Samuel S. Hildebrand was a notable figure during the American Civil War, known for his role as a Missouri "bushwacker," a term used to describe irregular guerrilla fighters. His life and experiences are vividly recounted in his work, "Autobiography of Samuel S. Hildebrand, the Renowned Missouri 'Bushwacker' and Unconquerable Rob Roy of America / Being his Complete Confession." In this autobiography, Hildebrand provides a firsthand account of his adventures and the tumultuous times he lived through, offering insights into the complexities of loyalty and conflict during the war. His narrative contributes to the understanding of the Civil War's impact on individual lives and the broader historical context.