Corporal Archer and the Siege of Vicksburg: A Novel of Historical Fiction

Jon Howard Hall

Dec 2017 · iUniverse

About this ebook

Siege! With the threat of yet another battle during the summer of 1863, Corporal Jonathan Archer discovers a renewed strength as he must find a way to provide safety and protect his family while also serving in the defense of his hometown. The battle led by Union General Ulysses S. Grant for control of the Mississippi River at the port of Vicksburg looms over the city like a mighty eagle swooping down upon its prey. Hill City is ultimately held under siege for weeks as the Army of Vicksburg and its remaining citizens brace themselves for the standoff. Fortunately, Corporal Archer begins his first assignment as an aide to Lt. General John C. Pemberton at the Confederate headquarters. This newly acquired position allows him firsthand knowledge as he works alongside his commander while he gains insight into the specific battle plans of the Confederacy. Corporal Archer will have to depend upon his strong faith and undying love for his wife and family in order to survive the siege.

About the author

Jon Howard Hall, writer of historical fiction, enjoys touring national battlefields and cemeteries whenever he has a chance. These sites usually provide him with the inspiration he needs for his novels set during the American Civil War era. His favorite place to visit is Gettysburg. Hall attended Auburn University and currently enjoys researching his family ancestry from England in his spare time as well as traveling to places he has never been. He is married to Paula, his wife of fifty years and they live together in St. Clair County, Alabama. Corporal Archer and the Siege of Vicksburg is his third novel.