In this engrossing biography, Henry Wharton Shoemaker tells the story of William Sprague, the last governor of Rhode Island during the American Civil War. Sprague was a complex figure, known for his bravery, his ambition and his tireless efforts to support the Union cause. Drawing on a wide range of primary and secondary sources, Shoemaker provides a vivid portrait of this fascinating historical figure, and sheds new light on the political and social context of the Civil War.

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