Doctor Quintard, Chaplain C.S.A. and Second Bishop of Tennessee Being His Story of the War (1861-1865)

A vivid first‑person portrait emerges from the pages as Charles Quintard recalls the fevered days when the Confederacy first took shape. He describes the uneasy blend of youthful zeal and deep‑rooted faith that drove many Southern men to the battlefield, and he explains how chaplains were quickly assigned to every regiment to tend the soldiers’ spiritual needs. Quintard’s narrative makes clear the tightrope he walked—serving as both a medical doctor and a devoted clergyman—while the war’s early clashes unfolded across the Appalachian valleys and the hills of Virginia.

Beyond the battlefield, the memoir turns toward the lasting imprint the conflict left on Southern religious life. Quintard reflects on the challenges of rebuilding churches, establishing schools, and nurturing a new generation of Christian leaders in a devastated region. His recollections offer listeners a thoughtful glimpse into a world where faith and duty were inseparable, setting the stage for the broader story of post‑war revival and education in the South.