"The essays anthologized in The Civil War and Reconstruction in Indian Territory together offer a solid overview of the range of social and political themes related to the internal and external challenges imposed by the Civil War."—Andrew Wagenhoffer, Civil War Books and Authors
"Highly recommended for Civil War buffs interested in the Indian Territory and the Trans-Mississippi during the Civil War and Reconstruction."—Joseph Derie, Civil War News
"Clampitt's anthology represents a significant contribution to the larger narrative of the Civil War."—Charles Marks, Southwestern Historical Quarterly
"The Civil War and Reconstruction in Indian Territory provides great insight into this unique period in the history of the Five Nations. . . . Scholars and students alike will benefit from the variety of topics explored by the collection's authors and the perspectives they bring to a history that is so often ignored."—Jeffrey Pearson, Arkansas Historical Quarterly
"This is an excellent addition to the canon of not just the Trans-Mississippi Theater but also the sparingly covered Civil War and Reconstruction history of the Indian Territory."—Stuart McClung, Journal of America’s Military Past
"The Civil War and Reconstruction in Indian Territory is a welcome addition to scholarship on the sectional conflict in the American West."—Catharine R. Franklin, Kansas History
"This very readable book demonstrates there is always more to learn about the Civil War west of the Mississippi River, a component so often ignored by scholars focused eastward. Moreover, it is still possible
to find new sources, take new approaches, and gain new insights."—Mary Jane Warde, Western Historical Quarterly
"Readers seeking an introduction to the Native American experience of the Civil War and those hoping to broaden their geographic and thematic understanding of the conflict should read Clampitt's volume."—Robert Glaze, H-War
"This volume provides fresh and interesting material that achieves its goal of appealing to scholars, students, and a general audience."—Robert K. Sutton, Tribal College Journal
"The essays contained in this volume offer an excellent introduction to the intricate nature of the war and Reconstruction and how they affected Native peoples across the territory. . . . An excellent addition to any graduate book list or undergraduate Civil War course."—David P. Hopkins, Journal of Southern History
"The Civil War and Reconstruction in Indian Territory was edited to appeal to scholars and historical enthusiasts alike. . . . The volume will appeal to students of the Civil War, Native American history, African American history, and women's history, as well as those interested in regional studies."—Melanie Kendall Toth, Journal of Native American and Indigenous Studies
“[It is] required reading in the history of the Trans-Mississippi during the Civil War period.”—Earl J. Hess, author of The Civil War in the West: Victory and Defeat from the Appalachians to the Mississippi
“A timely anthology, offering readers the opportunity to learn more about the participants and events that occurred in Indian Territory over 150 years ago. . . . The book will appeal to specialists in Five Tribes and Civil War history . . . [and would be appropriate for] Oklahoma history courses as well as the general reader.”—Patricia Loughlin, author of Hidden Treasures of the American West: Muriel H. Wright, Angie Debo, and Alice Marriott