Author of Triangle: The Fire That Changed America New York Times Bestseller As 1862 dawned, the American republic was at death\'s door.
The survival of the country depended on the judgment and resilience of the unschooled frontier law.
The Confederacy--with its booming economy and commanding position on the battlefield--had a clear view to victory.
Treasury was broke, and the Union\'s top general was gravely ill.
The government appeared overwhelmed, the U.
S.
Author of Triangle: The Fire That Changed America New York Times Bestseller As 1862 dawned, the American republic was at death\'s door