Funeral Services at the Burial of the Right Rev. Leonidas Polk, D.D. is a moving tribute to one of the greatest leaders of the American Civil War. Featuring the funeral oration delivered by Bishop Stephen Elliott at the burial ceremony of General Polk, this book provides a powerful insight into the religious and cultural context of the Confederate South during the war. With vivid descriptions of the funeral arrangements, as well as the historical background of the conflict, this book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the Civil War era.

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