(031165) Bonds, Russell S. Stealing The General: The Great Locomotive Chase And The First Medal Of Honor. Yardley, PA: Westholme Publishing, 2006. 1st Edition. Hardcover. 8vo. 444 pages. Very Good+ in Fine DJ. Brief neat ink gift inscription on front endpaper . In April 1862, 20 Union soldiers crossed Confederate lines to steal a locomotive called the General and destroy a critical Confederate supply line. In the aftermath half the team was executed; the half that escaped received the newly established Medal of Honor ISBN: 1594160333 (Medal Of Honor, Secret Service, Tennessee, Georgia)
