The story of a border city during the Civil War

"The Story of a Border City During the Civil War" by Galusha Anderson is a historical exploration that captures the experiences of St. Louis, a city divided by the Civil War. From 1858 to 1866 Anderson lived in St. Louis and chronicles the city's social, political, and military tensions during the war. Anderson explains the mix of Northern and Southern beliefs among the people of St. Louis, with the threat of conflict always looming over the city, a city pulled in opposite directions by loyalty and disloyalty.