The Long Roll

The Long Roll by Mary Johnston is a historical novel set during the American Civil War. The story follows the experiences of a young Confederate soldier named Richard Cleave as he fights for his cause on the battlefield. Along the way, Richard must confront the harsh realities of war, including death, injury, and the loss of loved ones. He also grapples with his own beliefs and values as he witnesses the brutality of war and the toll it takes on both soldiers and civilians. Through Richard’s journey, the novel explores themes of patriotism, courage, sacrifice, and the human cost of war. With vivid descriptions of battle scenes and the daily life of soldiers, The Long Roll offers a compelling and realistic portrayal of the Civil War era.1911. Johnston, an American novelist, wrote books that combine romance with history. She is chiefly remembered for To Have and to Hold, a story of colonial Virginia, and its successor, Audrey. The Long Roll is one of her two Civil War novels. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.