W.G.

Set during the turbulent mid-1800s in the United States, this audiobook explores the life of William Gould Raymond, a Union Army officer and hospital chaplain appointed by President Lincoln, who played a pivotal role in recruiting the first African American Union soldiers. Despite his significant contributions to the Civil War effort, Raymond's efforts were obscured by political disputes, reshaping how this historical chapter is remembered. Drawing from his detailed autobiography and scholarly insights, the narrative offers a nuanced look at a crucial yet overlooked part of American history.