The Long Roll
The Long Roll, published in 1911, is Mary Johnston's novel of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia from the secession winter to Chancellorsville. Richard Cleave, a Virginia lawyer and farmer, marches with the Stonewall Brigade through the Valley campaign, the Seven Days, Second Manassas, Sharpsburg and Fredericksburg, while at home Judith Cary waits and his rival Maury Stafford schemes against him. Stonewall Jackson appears as a central character, drawn so unflatteringly in places that his widow objected. Johnston, a Virginian whose father had served under Jackson, researched the campaigns closely, and the book's long battle chapters are its distinction. A sequel, Cease Firing, carries the story to Appomattox. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about The Long Roll
The Long Roll by Mary Johnston can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read The Long Roll online?
Yes. The Long Roll opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
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Is The Long Roll in the public domain?
Yes. The Long Roll by Mary Johnston is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read The Long Roll?
About 17 h 16 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is The Long Roll?
The Long Roll by Mary Johnston is filed under "Fiction" in the Vinteuil library.
