I Rode with Stonewall

Summary

This is a firsthand memoir by Henry Kyd Douglas, who served as the youngest staff officer under Confederate General Stonewall Jackson during the Civil War. Douglas recounts his experiences from the John Brown raid through major battles and campaigns of the war, offering an intimate perspective on Jackson's leadership and military operations. The narrative extends beyond Jackson's death to include observations of the war's conclusion and the controversial execution of Mary Surratt, who was convicted of conspiring in President Lincoln's assassination. The book provides valuable insights into Confederate military life and leadership during the Civil War.