Confederate Sharpshooter Major William E. Simmons : Through the War with the 16th Georgia Infantry and 3rd Battalion Georgia Sharpshooters

In recent years there has been a renewed interest in Civil War sharpshooters. Now there is a new perspective on the subject in the story of Major William E. Simmons (1839-1931). The book traces his family heritage and his footsteps from childhood to Emory College, through many challenging war encounters, his capture and imprisonment at Fort Delaware, and a lifetime of service.