Walther, Eric H.

The Fire-Eaters

Softcover, Baton Rouge: Louisiana State University Press, 1992. Near Fine. In the early 1850's, northerners and southerners alike used the term fire-eater to describe anyone whose views were clearly outside the political mainstream. Eventually, though, the word came to be most closely identified with those southerners who were staunch and unyielding advocates of secession. With photos. Ships same or next business day. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 352 pages. [Item #56763]

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