Discover the incredible stories of twenty-nine Civil War soldiers from Washington County, Pennsylvania, as told by best-selling author Jim Douglas. With meticulous research, Jim has uncovered the complete story of the soldiers from this county who marched off to war, answering the call of patriotism.
Through his book, Jim takes us on a fascinating journey, sharing the lives of these soldiers from their humble beginnings to their experiences on the battlefield, and their remarkable lives after the war. Jim reveals the struggles and triumphs of each soldier, and how their experiences shaped their lives and the lives of their descendants many of whom served in later conflicts.
With hundreds of stunning images, many expertly hand-colored by the author, Jim brings these soldiers to life once more. Through his vivid retelling of their stories, we learn how some veterans were merely fun-loving scamps, while others led the life of a scoundrel, and some were true American heroes.
Join us on this remarkable journey as we uncover the unvarnished truth of what these soldiers endured when they returned home. Let Jim's expert storytelling and powerful images transport you back to a pivotal moment in our nation's history, and experience the lives of these brave soldiers as if you were there. These are stories that deserve to be told.

Amazon Best Selling Author Jim Douglas is a Civil War Historian and serious collector of Civil War artifacts. He has appeared in the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review concerning his opinion about various current Civil War issues, and feature articles in the Washington Observer-Reporter concerning his books and his successful effort to have a Pennsylvania State Historical Marker approved for the subject of his book Born To Serve, The Major A. G. Happer Story. Mr Douglas is currently Historian and Council for the 11th Pennsylvania Vol. Infantry Co. G reenacting group.