Jack Hinson's One-Man War

By: Tom C. McKenney

Narrated by: David Colacci

A quiet, wealthy plantation owner, Jack Hinson watched the start of the Civil War with disinterest. Opposed to secession and a friend to Union and Confederate commanders alike, he did not want a war. After Union soldiers seized and murdered his sons, placing their decapitated heads on the gateposts of his estate, Hinson could remain indifferent no longer. He commissioned a special rifle for long-range accuracy, he took to the woods, and he set out for revenge.

This remarkable biography presents the story of Jack Hinson, a lone Confederate sniper who, at the age of 57, waged a personal war on Grant's army and navy. The result of 15 years of scholarship, this meticulously researched work is the only account of Hinson's life ever recorded and involves an unbelievable cast of characters, including the Earp brothers, Jesse James, and Nathan Bedford Forrest.

©2009 Tom C. McKenney (P)2016 Tantor

A very good book

As a sniper in Viet Nam, really enjoyed this book. The history of the Civil War, the area in that theatre of the War was fabulous.

A Great story about a Civil war Rebel sniper.

This was a good story about one man's revenge after the murder and torture of two of his sons.
Historically, correct, during the Civil War. It is a true story and well worth the read.

great book

great book really enjoyed it, kept me wandering what was going to happen next, great narrator as well he really gets into the story.

A must read for history buffs!

I loved this book! It contains so many historical facts and brings the events of Jack Hinson's life to light.

Half setting up, half story

Hinson storyline was great. Half of the book was historical back story though. It was good but two different feels almost.