Martyrdom in Missouri, Volume 1 (of 2) : $b A history of religious proscription, the seizure of churches, and the persecution of ministers of the Gospel, in the state of Missouri during the late Civil War, and under the "Test Oath" of the new Constitution.

"Martyrdom in Missouri, Volume 1" by Rev. W. M. Leftwich, reveals the struggles of religious ministers during the Civil War in Missouri. It exposes a time of intense persecution where these figures faced imprisonment, theft, and violence due to the "Test Oath" and a hostile political environment. The book explores the religious intolerance of the era, illustrating how ministers were targeted for their beliefs, and highlights the broken systems that enabled such abuses. Leftwich aims to defend the legacies of those who suffered and to memorialize their commitment to religious freedom.