Hunnicutt, James W., 1814-? The Conspiracy Unveiled. The South Sacrificed; or, the Horrors of Secession

Written by Reverend Hunnicutt who was the editor of the "Fredericksburg [Virginia] Christian Banner." Published by J.B. Lippincott & Co. Introductory remark says "The author of this unpretending volume being a Southern man by birth and education, by marriage and location, by every sacred tie and interest, political, religious, social, and domestic, which makes life desirable ... all eyes look with indifference on the heart-crushed refugee." Says he lived in Fredericksburg until it was evacuated by General Ambrose Burnside in August 1862. Was editor of the "Christian Banner" from December 1848-May 1861. Says the North should have confidence in his views since he was a minister for more than 30 years. Introductory remarks go on to tell of Hunnicutt's travels and travails from Fredericksburg to Philadelphia. Divided into 2 parts. Part 1 has 30 chapters (pages 13-299) and covers from March 1860-April 1861. Part 2 has 54 chapters (pages 301-454) and covers from May 1861-August 1862. A history of various political events leading to the war as well as a history of Fredericksburg, Virginia during the war years with many excerpts from Hunnicutt's newspaper. There is an etching of Hunnicutt opposite the title page. Brown cloth cover with slight damage along the spine.