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The Long Roll
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- Gutenberg ID
- 22066
- Title
- The Long Roll
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Project Gutenberg
- Description max 80 words
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Mary Johnston's epic historical novel chronicles the American Civil War through the eyes of Confederate soldiers and civilians. Blending vivid battle scenes with intimate character studies, the narrative captures the passion, prejudice, and tragedy of the era, honoring true stories of the conflict between the States.
- Summary up to 500 words
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Set against the tumultuous backdrop of the American Civil War, Mary Johnston's *The Long Roll* chronicles the fortunes of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia. The narrative opens in Botetourt County in 1860, capturing the rising tensions that lead to secession before shifting to the brutal realities of the battlefield. The story details the grueling campaigns of the Valley and the Wilderness, exploring the harsh conditions of summer battles, the chaos of retreats, and the quiet moments where soldiers share humanity with their Union counterparts. Central to the plot is the legendary Stonewall Jackson, whose brilliant tactics and eventual fatal wound at Chancellorsville serve as a pivotal moment. The novel illustrates the strategic genius and tragic fate of the Confederacy through accounts of specific engagements like Fredericksburg and the Seven Days. It depicts the loss of leadership, the devastation of the landscape, and the profound emotional toll on families left behind. The narrative balances the glory of military victory with the sorrow of inevitable defeat, offering a poignant tribute to the soldiers who fought and the ideals they defended. Through detailed descriptions of the heat, the sound of artillery, and the personal sacrifices of figures like Jackson and General Lee, the book provides a vivid, humanized account of a war defined by both courage and sorrow.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22066.epub.noimages
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People
Authors
- Mary Johnston
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Categories
- Biography
- History
- Fiction