Young Heroes of the Confederacy Author:Debra Smith The Civil War is a topic well-known to readers of all ages. However, it is the bravery and strength of the young men and women that is often forgotten. Born into a set of circumstances beyond their control, these children of the 1860s faced the ultimate test of character and courage. Stories of courage in the face of starvation and death, told t... more »hrough biographies of young people from each of the Confederate states, reveals just what kind of heroes they were.« less