Imperfect Union: A Father's Search for His Son in the Aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg

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The narrative delves into the poignant relationship between a father and son during the Civil War, focusing on the son's bravery amidst chaos and the father's desperate quest to find him after battle. It reconstructs the events surrounding Bayard Wilkeson's injury and death, unraveling the myths surrounding them. Additionally, the book offers insights into Civil War-era journalism, battlefield medicine, and the concept of the "good death," providing a rich historical context to the personal tragedy.