Tragedy in the Shenandoah Valley: The Story of the Summers-Koontz Execution

Robert H. Moore

The History Press, Sep 30, 2006 - History - 125 pages

Before their deaths, George Summmers and Issac Koontz were allowed to write farewell letters to their loved ones, and these heartrending documents serve as the basis for Robert Moore's insightful recounting of the Summers-Koontz execution. An experienced Civil War writer and a direct descendent of Koontz's fiancee, Moore brings this shocking story to life with a clarity that will appeal to Civil War experts and enthusiasts alike.

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My name is Bryan William Summers and George Summers was my great great great great great great great great great grandfather. I am 19 years old and live in new Jersey. Thank you Robert Moore so much for making it so easy for me to make and understanding of my life and family legacy.

Contents

• Acknowledgements: 9
• A Note to the Reader: 11
• A Voice From the Ground: 13
• A Community at War Reflections of Alma and Grove Hill: 15
• Going Home Spring 1865: 29
• The Trouble Begins: 37
• Tharps Promise of Retribution: 41
• The Darkest of Days: 48
• In the Wake of Tragedy: 61
• The Enduring Legacy of Summers and Koontz: 70
• Appendix A: 77
• Notes: 87
• Bibliography: 111
• Index: 117
• About the Author: 124

Bibliographic information

• Title: Tragedy in the Shenandoah Valley: The Story of the Summers-Koontz Execution
• Author: Robert H. Moore
• Edition: illustrated, reprint
• Publisher: The History Press, 2006
• ISBN: 1596291656, 9781596291652
• Length: 125 pages
• Subjects: History / United States / Civil War Period (1850-1877); History / United States / State & Local / South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MS, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV)