Soldier of the South is a collection of letters written by General George E. Pickett to his wife during the American Civil War. Pickett was a Confederate soldier who is best known for leading the ill-fated charge at the Battle of Gettysburg. The letters provide a unique perspective on the war, as they are written by a high-ranking officer who was intimately involved in some of the most important battles of the conflict. The letters cover a wide range...