This image is the cover for the book With Lee in Virginia - a story of the American Civil War, Classics To Go

With Lee in Virginia - a story of the American Civil War, Classics To Go

In this historical fiction book Henty's character, Vincent Wingfield, fights for the Confederate States of America, even though he is against slavery. The focus is on the Civil War as seen through the eyes of a Southern teenager who staunchly supports the rights of slaves but joins Lee's cavalry and fights for the Confederacy.

G. A. Henty

George Alfred Henty (8 December 1832 – 16 November 1902) was a prolific English novelist and war correspondent. He is best known for his historical adventure stories that were popular in the late 19th century. His works include The Dragon & The Raven (1886), For The Temple (1888), Under Drake's Flag (1883) and In Freedom's Cause (1885). (Wikipedia)