The Burial of the Guns

by Thomas Nelson PAGE (1853 - 1922)

Little Darby, Pt 2

The Burial of the Guns

This is a book of short stories centered around the Civil War and its aftermath. The author was a prominent Virginian in his day, and his writing shows a talent for poignant reminiscences. The title comes from the second story, in which an artillery unit detached from Lee's army determines to follow their last orders - not to let their cannons fall into Union hands - despite Lee's surrender and the end of the War in Virginia. The other stories focus on individuals in the post-War years.


Listen next episodes of The Burial of the Guns:
Little Darby, Pt 3 , Little Darby, Pt 4