A personal, first‑hand account from a Confederate general and lawyer who lived through and shaped the Civil War era.
This memoir offers a direct look at wartime leadership, battlefield decisions, and the challenges of life after surrender, told with frank reflection and deep ties to Virginia and Fauquier County.
In these pages, you’ll follow Eppa Hunton’s long life from his early days in a divided nation to his postwar career and public service. The narrative covers major campaigns, intimate moments with family, and the harsh realities of a country rebuilding after the conflict. It captures the hardships, loyalties, and personal courage that defined a generation.
- Personal voice of a brigade commander and later brigadier general, with vivid battlefield recollections.
- Insights into leadership under pressure, including key battles and strategic decisions.
- Reflections on Reconstruction, law, and public service after the war.
- Touches on family, faith, and community ties that shaped wartime and postwar life.
Ideal for readers of Civil War history, regional history, and memoirs that pair military events with personal perspective.Experience a vivid, disciplined portrait of a defining era through the eyes of a man who lived it from start to finish.