Description

This volume is widely recognized as one of the best Confederate memoirs by a dedicated and articulate Christian officer. A Marylander by birth but related to many prominent Virginia families, McKim records his remarkable military career which included service in the artillery, infantry and cavalry as a private, a staff officer, and finally as chaplain of the 2nd Virginia Cavalry. he was a man faithful to his country and to his Savior and he lived a life every Christian young man can admire and emulate.