"The U.S. Civil War's Battle of Fredericksburg is known for its brutal fighting, but another story from this battle deserves to be told. At age 19, Confederate soldier Richard Rowland Kirkland was moved to show compassion for suffering Union soldiers. Putting his own life at risk, Kirkland took water to the weakened men on the battlefield. Learn about his selfless act in this inspiring graphic novel"-- Provided by publisher.
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