Lee in Virginia

During the Civil War, Vincent Wingfield, a young southern gentleman, is involved in the battles and intrigues of his time. His family owns a plantation in Virginia and they treat their slaves in a humane manner. He even dares to interfere when his neighbors harass and mishandle their own slaves. The Civil War pulls him into the armed forces and he serves as an officer. He gets caught spying for the South and is ordered to be shot. But, the night before his execution his colored companion saves him and they race home to Richmond, with many adventures along the way. Many people, real battles and skirmishes are mentioned and explained that makes this book an exceptional historical account of this time period. You will learn new information about your ancestors and their motivation to fight for what they believed in. This book has been published so that this essential part of our history will not be forgotten.