Introductory chapters on Hickory, North Carolina and Catawba County. Detailed biographical information on each soldier, with photo if available. Dates of enlistment, battles and areas served, captured, killed, still living, etc. Lists almost 1,500 men who fought for the Confederacy, with biographical sketches and/or reminiscences of many. Note that this is the original 1911 First Edition and not the 1978 reprint.