This book is a biography of Sam Davis, a Confederate soldier and spy during the American Civil War who was executed by Union forces in 1863. The author, Edythe Johns Whitley, draws on a wealth of historical records and personal accounts to provide a detailed and engaging portrait of Davis's life, character, and legacy. This book will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Civil War, Confederate history, or military history in general.

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