A Johnny Reb Band From Salem: The Pride Of Tarheelia [Paperback]

The revised edition of a text originally published in 1963, this book explores the history of the Twenty-sixth Regimental Band, North Carolina Troops, C.S.A., which was composed of Moravian musicians from Salem. The first section discusses Moravian musical traditions during the 18th and first half of the 19th centuries and traces the band's Confederate service for over 3 years, including their participation in the battles of New Bern, Malvern Hill, and Gettysburg.