"Although the Pacific Northwest was the area furthest removed from the actual battles of the Civil War, it was nonetheless profoundly affected by the war. The Enemy Never Came examines the everyday lives of the volunteer soldiers who battled Native American renegades of the region and of the settlers who were deeply affected by the war yet unable to do much about it." - Back cover

1800-1899, États-Unis Histoire 1861-1865 (Guerre de Sécession), History, Northwest, Pacific History 19th century, Oregon authors, Pacific Northwest, Sezessionskrieg, USA Nordweststaaten, United States, United States History Civil War, 1861-1865

Past is prelude Politics before the war War comes to the Pacific Northwest The withdrwal of federal troops The militia the Pacific Northwest's home guard Responsibilities, resistance and the draft The suppression of the copperhead press The Knights of the Golden Circle Indians and armies Indian expeditions 1860-63 Indian expeditions 1864 and beyond An array of threats The threat from the sea Raising the troops The life of the civilian The life of the soldier When the war ended The war and the Pacific Northwest economy