Legions Now Quiet, The Civil War Novel

About the Book

Legions Now Quiet: The Civil War Novel chronicles the astounding exploits of a Confederate Cavalry captain as he flees from Sherman's legions as they burn their way through Georgia and South Carolina. The Captain tries desperately to inform General Lee and Jefferson Davis about a secret that only he knows that can win the War for the South. General Sherman finds out about the secret, and sends a company of his bummers to hunt the Captain down before he can notify the Confederate authorities. The Captain has many insightful adventures and meets many colorful characters as he runs from Atlanta to Savannah into South Carolina and north to Columbia. The importance of the secret is revealed during the fierce struggles between the Captain and his tormentors. The story describes the life of the average soldier, both Johnny Reb and Billy Yank. What they ate, their medical care, their weapons, their transportation and their fighting spirit come to life. Take the journey with the Captain. Will the revelation of the secret alter history?

About the Author

Manson Drew Case grew up in Charlotte. After studying engineering at Georgia Tech and service in the Army, he completed his MBA at William and Mary while working in industry. In 1974, he joined Sonoco in Hartsville, S.C. where he became a Professional Engineer and Land Surveyor. In 2003, he founded an engineering company.