General Meade: A Novel of the Civil War

As the civil war raged on, President Lincoln desperately sought a commander to defeat the seemingly invincible Confederate general, Robert E. Lee, whose army had invaded Pennsylvania. Lincoln turned to the Old Snapping Turtle, General George Meade - a courageous man with remarkable integrity and a fiery temper - to save the Union during its greatest time of need.

Just three days later, Meade confronts Lee’s troops at Gettysburg, resulting in the bloodiest and most dramatic battle of the war. Delivering a glorious victory, General Meade vanquishes the Confederate Army, forcing a retreat south.

But for Meade, the battle is far from over. At first heralded as a hero who turned the tide of the war, General Meade falls victim to a nefarious smear campaign that threatens to ruin his reputation and his career. The general is forced to muster all of his strength to persevere against an onslaught of political attacks, all while leading the Army of the Potomac and serving his superiors: General Ulysses S. Grant and President Lincoln.

General Meade paints an engrossing picture of an unsung American hero. Filled with primary sources, including letters written by Meade himself, the narrative uses first-hand accounts to reveal fascinating details of life in a nation dangerously divided.