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book, he details the events, places, and people of Madison County in the war, and includes rosters listing the soldiers of the county and their war records.

His other two books are biographies of Confederate generals. “Defender of the Valley: Brigadier General John D. Imboden, CSA,” is the story of the Southern cavalry commander who operated in the Shenandoah Valley. “The Confederacy’s Forgotten Son: Major General James L. Kemper, CSA,” tells the life story of a Madison County native who became a Confederate infantry commander, was grievously wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg, but survived to become a postwar governor of Virginia.

The meeting is open to the public and free of charge. Due to space limitations, however, reservations are required. Call the book shop at 987-8444 to reserve your place. Coffee and dessert will be offered at $5 per person, and Mr. Woodward will be available to sign copies of his books. The Old Sperryville Bookshop is located at 44 Main Street in the historic village of Sperryville, one block from the intersection of Routes 211 and 522.

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