The Falling Flag, Evacuation of Richmond, Retreat and Surrender at Appomattox

'The Falling Flag' is an eyewitness account of the evacuation of Richmond, the retreat, and the eventual surrender of the Confederate Army at Appomattox. Written by Edward M. Boykin, a soldier who fought for the South, the book details his personal experiences and observations during this tumultuous time in American history. Richmond, the capital of the Confederacy, was abandoned and burned to the ground as the Union army closed in, and the Confederates retreated in a last-ditch effort to save their cause. Boykin's account provides a valuable perspective on the events that led to the end of the Civil War. =