General Nelson's Scout

"General Nelson's Scout" by Byron A. Dunn is a historical fiction novel set in Kentucky during the American Civil War, focusing on themes of loyalty and brotherhood amid national division. The story starts in 1861 and introduces cousins Frederic Shackelford and Calhoun Pennington, who find themselves on opposite sides of the conflict as they fiercely debate Kentucky's neutrality and swear a friendship oath. Frederic's story takes a turn when he starts on a crucial mission for Lieutenant General William Nelson to support Union interests in the state. The novel sets the stage for a tale of bravery and moral challenges in wartime, emphasizing the characters' relationships and the complicated historical backdrop of the war.