Hoop Skirts behind Union Bars

One hundred and sixty five years ago, our country was in turmoil. The President suspended Habeas Corpus and many Americans were imprisoned without knowing the charge. Military commanders were given the authourity to arrest citizens. Civilians were having their civil liberties taken away. People were polarizing around what they believed and were willing to fight for their rights. Concerns were growing that our democracy was in danger. Brave men and women gave everthing to their cause.

This book shares the stories of the women of the South who were inprisoned by the Union and the suffering they endured.