02512cam a22003133u 4500 32611 UtSlPG 20260610133738.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 02011391 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E456 Boykin, Edward M., 1820-1891 The Falling Flag: Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-05-30 Produced by Jeannie Howse and Friend, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Falling Flag: Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox" by Edward M. Boykin is a historical account written in the late 19th century that captures the poignant memories of the final days of the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Boykin, a lieutenant colonel of the 7th South Carolina Cavalry, provides a firsthand narrative of the Confederate evacuation of Richmond and the subsequent retreat culminating in the surrender at Appomattox. The book offers insights into the emotional and chaotic experiences of soldiers during a critical period of American history. In this detailed recollection, Boykin charts the movements and struggles of his cavalry brigade as they retreat from Richmond in the face of overwhelming Union forces. The narrative encapsulates the desperation and disillusionment of the Confederate troops as they witness the fall of their beloved capital and the disintegration of their army amid chaos and pillaging. Boykin vividly describes encounters with civilians, the hardships of retreat, strategies employed to evade the enemy, and the ultimate surrender at Appomattox. Through his eyes, readers can grasp the gravity of the moment as the Confederacy crumbled, providing a reflective perspective on loyalty, loss, and the bitter reality of their cause. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Richmond (Va.) -- History -- Siege, 1864-1865 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32611 73457 73457