Autobiography of Samuel S. Hildebrand, the Renowned Missouri "Bushwacker" and Unconquerable Rob Roy of America Being his Complete Confession

"Autobiography of Samuel S. Hildebrand, the Renowned Missouri 'Bushwacker'" is a late 19th-century historical narrative that follows the life of Samuel S. Hildebrand during the American Civil War. It opens with the author explaining why he wants to share his story, setting the stage for the story of his early life in Missouri and the events that led him to become a warrior. As hatred towards him and his family grew from Union supporters, and as they were falsely accused of crimes, he decided that violence was the only thing he could do. Hildebrand transforms from a civilian into a famous guerrilla fighter, showing the era's brutality by detailing his battles and vendettas while presenting major themes of vengeance and loss.