The Red Acorn

The Red Acorn' by John McElroy is a historical novel set during the American Civil War. The story is named after the emblem worn by the soldiers of the First Division of the Fourteenth Army Corps, a red acorn that symbolizes their bravery and achievements on the battlefield. The novel follows the experiences of a young Union soldier named Harry Glen, who joins the army at the start of the war and becomes part of the First Division. Through Harry's eyes, the reader experiences some of the mo...