Historical Fiction
The Long Roll . by : Mary Johnston, Illustrated by : N. C. Wyeth ,
2017·414 pages
Mary Johnston’s *The Long Roll* follows the life of Confederate general Stonewall Jackson during the American Civil War, capturing his strategic brilliance and pivotal role in key Eastern Theater battles. The narrative weaves historical detail with personal struggles, highlighting his unyielding determination and military legacy.
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Mary Johnston’s *The Long Roll* follows the life of Confederate general Stonewall Jackson during the American Civil War, capturing his strategic brilliance and pivotal role in key Eastern Theater battles. The narrative weaves historical detail with personal struggles, highlighting his unyielding determination and military legacy.
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Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson (January 21, 1824 - May 10, 1863) was a Confederate general during the American Civil War, and the best-known Confederate commander after General Robert E. Lee. Jackson played a prominent role in nearly all military engagements in the Eastern Theater of the war until his death, and played an important part in winning many significant battles. Jackson was born in what was then part of Virginia. He received an appointment to the United States Military Academy at...
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will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Brief fade-to-black romantic encounters between characters. Implied threats during wartime chaos, but no on-page assaults.
Violence & gore
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Frequent battle scenes with graphic descriptions of wounds, deaths, and combat violence.
Profanity
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Occasional mild profanity in dialogue.
Substance use
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Brief depictions of soldiers drinking alcohol in camp settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQIA+ representation present.
Religious content
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Recurring references to characters' Christian faith and prayers, especially Stonewall Jackson's piety.
Magic & witchcraft
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No witchcraft or occult elements.
Occult / demonology
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No evidence found in available sources.
Political content
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Central portrayal of Confederate ideology, Southern nationalism, and Civil War politics from a pro-Southern viewpoint.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of despair leading to implied suicidal ideation in war context.
Abuse & suffering
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Depictions of slavery as systemic suffering; war-related cruelty including prisoner mistreatment and civilian hardship. Implied threats during wartime chaos, but no on-page assaults.
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