Streight's Foiled Raid on the Western & Atlantic Railroad: Emma Sansom's Courage and Nathan Bedford Forrest's Pursuit

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Set against the backdrop of the Civil War in 1863, the narrative follows Union Colonel Abel D. Streight's daring attempt to disrupt the Western and Atlantic Railroad. Confederate General Nathan Bedford Forrest, determined to stop him, employs cunning tactics and the assistance of young Emma Sansom to mislead Streight about his forces' strength. This gripping account chronicles the intense cat-and-mouse struggle across the landscapes of Mississippi and Georgia, highlighting the strategic maneuvers and unexpected alliances that shaped this historical moment.