Led On! A sweeping memoir of faith, war, and education in the South, from 1828 to 1898.
This nonfiction work traces a Southern clergyman’s life across the Civil War era and Reconstruction. It blends personal faith, military chaplaincy, and a long effort to shape schools, churches, and communities. Readers will encounter vivid scenes from plantation life, battles, and the quest to build lasting institutions for both white and Black Southern children.
- Firsthand accounts of religious awakening, leadership, and ministry during turbulent times
- Experience as a soldier’s chaplain, hospital visits, and the challenges of war
- Efforts to establish and sustain schools and churches in a changing South
- Stories of personal resilience, moral choices, and community service across decades
Ideal for readers of Civil War memoirs and Southern history, looking for a personal lens on faith, education, and national upheaval.
A memoir of a nineteenth-century champion for faith and community in South Carolina