The Bull-Run Rout Scenes Attending the First Clash of Volunteers in the Civil War

"The Bull-Run Rout" by E. H. (Edward Henry) Clement is a historical depiction of the initial major conflict of the American Civil War. It highlights that era's emotions and mindsets of those involved, setting the stage for the war. Following the author's brother's quest to find a soldier's body before the Battle of Bull Run, the narrative unveils the public's innocence before fully realizing the war's intensity, contrasting high hopes with the reality of the battlefield. With personal stories, like a young boy seeing the chaotic retreat post-battle, the book reveals the collective shock and disillusionment as soldiers and families confronted the Civil War's cruel realities.