Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter I
2. Preface VII
3. Contents IX
4. I. Early Days 1
5. II. Finding a Profession 15
6. III. The Temper of the Profession 31
7. IV. Washington: Journalism and Humor 53
8. V. Richmond: Literature and War 70
9. VI. Richmond: Behind the Lines 96
10. VII. Among the Ruins 120
11. VIII. Richmond Once More 148
12. IX. The Closing Years 169
13. Bibliography 189