PRAISE FOR THE BOOK
"Readers will find this carefully annotated, soundly edited collection easy to read. . . . southwestern Virginia's contribution to the Civil War is oftentimes overlooked, and Sheffey's firsthand accounts of military action in this little-discussed theater are refreshing and enlightening."--Virginia Libraries
"Robertson has again enriched Civil War literature. . . . Those who want to know more about the war in West Virginia and southwest Virginia will want this work in their libraries. Those who enjoy reading about what happened during the war outside the more familiar venues should also find Sheffey's letters interesting."--Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star
"Readers are treated to the only collection of letters in book form from the 8th Virginia Cavalry, but more importantly the observations of an intelligent and discerning correspondent deeply concerned not only about the progress of the war but also with the prospects for his southwestern section of Virginia."--Appalachian Heritage
"Sheffey is fortunate that his letters came into the hands of James I. Robertson, Jr., perhaps the consummate Virginia historian. . . . Each chapter is prefaced with explanatory material that summarizes Sheffey's experiences and their place in the larger story of the war."--Blue & Gray
256 pages, 3 Halftones, 1 Map, 6 x 9
