This book tells the story of Jack Sterry, a Union soldier who served as a scout during the Second Battle of Manassas. His intelligence and bravery helped turn the tide of the battle and secure a Union victory. Cussons's writing is powerful and evocative, and the book is sure to capture the attention of military history buffs. This is a must-read for anyone interested in the Civil War or the history of the United States. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.