This biography tells the story of Edmund Kirby-Smith, a Confederate general who played a key role in the American Civil War. From his early life as a military cadet to his dramatic escape from Union forces after the fall of Vicksburg, Kirby-Smith's life was full of adventure, danger, and political intrigue. This book immerses the reader in the conflict that shaped America and the men who fought on both sides.

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