Well written book about a young Confederate soldier from Kentucky during the last year of the war. As a scout for General Bedford Forrest, Drew Rennie wears himself out riding, fighting, and scouting, dealing with little food, no rest and worn out horses and mules. He also deals with a grandfather who disliked him and disowned him because of his father from Texas. Complications also arise when his younger cousin runs away to join the army with him. A good story for young men, and I remember reading it years ago when I was in high school. Recommended. ( )