Frequently Asked Questions

What is West of the War about?

It tells the story of the Civil War west of the Mississippi as one connected narrative: the Confederate invasion of New Mexico, the war against Native peoples, the cotton trade through Mexico, and the legislation that remade America.

Is West of the War fiction or nonfiction?

Nonfiction. Every quotation is from a primary source. No dialogue has been invented and no thoughts have been attributed that the record does not support.

What years does the book cover?

From 1858 to 1868, opening with the Mojave War on the lower Colorado and closing with the Navajo leaving Bosque Redondo in 1868.

Which campaigns and events are in the book?

Among them: the Mojave War, the Confederate invasion of New Mexico, the cotton road through Mexico, the Cherokee Nation's civil war in Indian Territory, the California Column, Sand Creek, the Long Walk, and the last Confederate surrender.

When does West of the War release?

Coming soon. Sign up on cvwooster.com to be told on release day.

What formats will it be available in?

Ebook, paperback and hardcover.

How does it connect to C. V. Wooster's other books?

It covers some of the same Mojave Desert country as When the Birds Go Silent and Desert Eccentric, but from the wider view of the whole western war from 1858 to 1868.

Who publishes West of the War?

Taciturn Studios LLC.

Is the film on the home page real footage?

No. It is AI-generated and labeled as an artistic interpretation. The media credits page explains how it was made.

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