The author follows General John Reynolds through the last hours of his life at the battle of Gettysburg in 1863 during the Civil War. In the introduction to this text, she states, "Gen. Reynolds was out of the battle so quickly that July morning that his influence is overlooked in some instances. Everything that happened the next few days depended on Gen. Reynolds' decisions, orders and actions during his short time on the field July 1, 1863. I believe his part is important enough to devote this book to his hour-by-hour activities from 4:00 pm Tuesday, June 30, 1863 to 10:30am Wednesday, July 1, 1863." The text is from the perspective of General Reynolds only. Persons who met with him and then depart are not followed. Activities of the enemy are only discussed as they relate to ReynoldsThe work begins with chapters "The Man " and "Moritz Inn." Thereafter it is a chronological diary of Reynolds activities.There is a bibliography and and a detailed biographical sketch of the General's life from his birth.
