James D. Brewer is a retired U.S. Army officer who has written widely on Civil War history, leadership/management, self-defense and personal protection. The author of five historical novels set along the Mississippi river during Reconstruction, he has also written and had produced a two-act play. Currently he is writing and performing original songs with his acoustic music group based out of Gloucester, Virginia.

“tightly written, well-researched and fascinating”—The Civil War Courier; “good job”—Civil War History; “interesting...provide[s] new insight...a readable book which tells its story clearly”—North & South; “an interesting, well researched, and well written study...recommended”—The Civil War News; “Brewer tells this story well...thorough”—Ohioana Quarterly; “intriguing...fascinating...well told...excellent maps...recommended”—Colorado Libraries.

James D. Brewer is a retired U.S. Army officer who has written widely on Civil War history, leadership/management, self-defense and personal protection. The author of five historical novels set along the Mississippi river during Reconstruction, he has also written and had produced a two-act play. Currently he is writing and performing original songs with his acoustic music group based out of Gloucester, Virginia.

“tightly written, well-researched and fascinating”—The Civil War Courier; “good job”—Civil War History; “interesting...provide[s] new insight...a readable book which tells its story clearly”—North & South; “an interesting, well researched, and well written study...recommended”—The Civil War News; “Brewer tells this story well...thorough”—Ohioana Quarterly; “intriguing...fascinating...well told...excellent maps...recommended”—Colorado Libraries.