The Soldier Bishop: Ellison Capers (1912) - Paperback

The Soldier Bishop: Ellison Capers is a biography written by Walter Branham Capers in 1912. The book tells the story of Ellison Capers, a Confederate soldier who later became a bishop in the Episcopal Church. Born in 1837 in South Carolina, Capers grew up in a family of prominent clergymen and lawyers. He attended the Citadel, a military college in Charleston, and later studied law at Harvard University. However, when the Civil War broke out, Capers enlisted in the Confederate Army and served under General Robert E. Lee. He was wounded several times but continued to fight until the end of the war.After the war, Capers returned to South Carolina and became a minister in the Episcopal Church. He was eventually appointed bishop of the Diocese of South Carolina, a position he held for over 20 years. Capers was known for his conservative views and his support of the Confederate cause. He also played a key role in the establishment of the University of the South, a prestigious Episcopal college in Tennessee.The Soldier Bishop: Ellison Capers is a fascinating account of a remarkable man who lived through one of the most tumultuous periods in American history. Through Capers' life story, Walter Branham Capers provides readers with a unique perspective on the Civil War and its aftermath, as well as the role of religion in shaping Southern culture. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the South, the Civil War, or the Episcopal Church.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.