Publisher's Synopsis
Two brothers are faced with whether or not to join the War for Southern Independence. One decides to voluntarily enlist, while the other joins only after being drafted. Left behind on the family farm are their parents and siblings. Relive what a Southern family had to endure during the war years. All major events seem to originate on the home's unique circular rock steps. Soldiers leave for and return from war, slaves are freed, Sherman's troops pay a visit, and suitors come a calling.The epic story of this Southern family is a unique blending of historical fiction with a storyline that reflects the resilience of the human spirit. The book is the result of over 40 years of genealogy research of the author. This second edition adds another 50 pages of information, incorporating facts learned since the first edition was written in 2012, as well as many more photos and maps. An Afterword section is added to tell "What happened to them."The first edition received the "2013 Clark Cox Award for Historical Fiction," given by the NC Society of Historians. The second edition received the "2018 John Esten Cooke for Fiction Award," given by The Military Order of the Stars and Bars.
