Against Orders is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of a young man named John Wynne who defies his father's wishes and joins the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. The book follows Wynne as he experiences the horrors of war, including battles, injuries, and death. Despite facing numerous challenges, Wynne remains determined to fight for what he believes in and ultimately emerges from the conflict a changed man.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1891 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Military Fiction