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

Enjoyed learning the history of this incredible man ...

As a well-read history buff, truly amazes me that I was unaware of this man. Hinson's story, lost to history for so long, was a fascinating listen. Civil War was a brutal period of our nation's history ...

Some portions of the book felt a bit tedious; otherwise, would have been rated 5-stars.

Very interesting story about an interesting man.

Very informative book about the times, people, and the agony of war. The amount of facts in this book along with a great story makes for a great listen!

Exceptional & Well Narrated Story

I had never heard of Jack Hinson but I enjoy reading about the Guerrilla Warfare that took place during the Civil War and this was a great story. This story is so relevant in these times when people are clamoring for the removal of Confederate Statues across the country. After hearing about the Hinson family ordeal at the hands of the federal occupation forces why is there no uproar to take down statues dedicated to the Union Army as well?? The idea of desecrating our past is ludicrous we have to know what has happened to us so we will not repeat the tragedy again. It was a viscous war on both sides & this is a great story that needs to be told

stay with it.

It is a good story. Makes a person rethink the Civil war. As with most things in history it's Notre complicated than the cartoonish overview we normally get.

Historic Story of Vengeance

Fascinating story of the Civil War. How a horrific act of war time barbarism led to a one man wrecking crew of retribution. Jack Hinson’s story was well know to inhabitants of “between the rivers” during and after the Civil War, but would be lost to us without the author’s diligence in uncovering this story.