The Story of a Confederate Boy in the Civil War

"The Story of a Confederate Boy in the Civil War" by David E. Johnston recounts the wartime experiences of the author as a young Confederate soldier. The story shows the political issues and social tensions of the time through the eyes of a fifteen-year-old boy as he transitions into military life. The story begins with Lincoln's election and Virginia's talk of leaving the Union, showing the excitement and confusion of a young boy eager to become a soldier. It tells of the early days of the Civil War, capturing the mood of the people and the relationships among the soldiers as they prepared for the hardships ahead.