Young Heroes of the Confederacy

by Debra West Smith

Overview

The Civil War was a war unlike any other. The bravery and strength the soldiers showed, the determination in the direst of circumstances, and the fearlessness when met with challenges never dreamed of set these dark years apart. So much has been recorded about the War Between the States from the bloody battles to the steadfast generals. However, there were others present who are often forgotten: young people who were faced with a fate they never thought they would meet when their lives were taken out of their control.

These children of the Confederacy soon grew accustomed to empty fields, family members who never returned home, and lives shortened by the hard impact of a bullet. Many felt a calling to join the cause and found themselves in the same situations as their adult counterparts: prisoners of war, amputees, spies, or guides for generals-only they were barely twenty years old. This collection of true accounts presents the voices of those who faced the ultimate test of character and courage and until now have so rarely been heard. The stories of these emerging adults provide an engrossing exploration of the Civil War in a way that is unlike any other in delivery and subject matter.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781455616855
Publisher:	Arcadia Publishing SC
Publication date:	12/21/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	128
File size:	1 MB
Age Range:	1 - 12 Years

About the Author

Debra West Smith's earliest memories involve a fascination with both horses and books. She spent the first part of her life with her grandparents in Natchitoches, Louisiana. There, she enjoyed a quiet, serene life where she spent most of her time developing a love for reading. Inspiration for the Hattie Marshall series came from stories the author's grandfather used to tell about his younger days in East Texas.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments 9

Introduction 11

Chapter 1 James Edward Hanger 15

Chapter 2 John Randolph Bryan 23

Chapter 3 John Baptist Smith 29

Chapter 4 Simon Baruch 37

Chapter 5 Harriet Bailey Bullock 45

Chapter 6 Jesse Austin Holman 55

Chapter 7 Samuel Davis 63

Chapter 8 Emma Sansom 71

Chapter 9 Charles W. Read 79

Chapter 10 William H. Yopp 89

Chapter 11 Daniel Jackson Collins 97

Chapter 12 Sarah Morgan 103

Glossary 113

Bibliography 115

Index 121