1904 Christ in the Camp - Rare AUTHOR INSCRIBED For Sale

This is an extraordinary, museum-quality association copy of J. William Jones’ definitive Civil War memoir, featuring a lengthy, highly legible presentation inscription handwritten by the author on the flyleaf.The inscription reads:\"Rev. J. W. McCollum, with the fraternal regards, and best wishes of his friend & brother The Author. Richmond Va, May 25th 1905.\"This volume captures a remarkable intersection of Southern religious history. The author, Rev. John William Jones, was a legendary Confederate chaplain who served directly under General Robert E. Lee in the Army of Northern Virginia. The recipient, Rev. James William \"Uncle Jim\" McCollum, was one of the very first pioneer foreign missionaries sent by the Southern Baptist Convention to Japan in 1889. Historical records indicate McCollum was on furlough in the US in May 1905 giving speeches, perfectly aligning with this personal meeting and inscription in Richmond, Virginia, just a few years before Jones\' death in 1909.The book also features a sharp, clean frontispiece portrait of Jones with a printed facsimile signature and his title as \"Chaplain General, U.C.V.\"