Standing on the Edge of Time
Civil War 1862: Crisis in the West
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About the Book
Robert Jarman lived in Hempstead County, in what was known as the “wilds of Arkansas.” Hearing of the war coming to Arkansas, Robert and his three friends soon joined the 4th Arkansas Infantry, Confederate States of America, having to leave their families and sweethearts behind. The war took the four friends through the battles of Elkhorn Tavern (Pea Ridge) in Arkansas; Farmington, Mississippi; Richmond, Kentucky; and Murfreesboro, Tennessee (Stones River), all in 1862. Having volunteered to defend their homes in Arkansas, they ended up fighting their first four battles in four different states.
Standing on the Edge of Time brings out the many hardships and the suffering the soldiers endured on the campaigns and long marches sometimes through the worst weather conditions. Hundreds of historical facts are included, giving a unique view of the Civil War as rarely seen.
About the Author
Daniel Singleton has always asked questions about his ancestors. In 1973, he started writing down his family lineage and the stories that he grew up hearing from the older members of his family. Daniel has always been interested in the Civil War. Researching his genealogy lines gave him 6 directs and over 125 family members that fought in the Civil War.
Civil War reenacting has been Daniel’s hobby since February 2003, participating in over 60 reenactments since then, mostly with the 3rd Arkansas Infantry Reenactors. Daniel has also been a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans for 10 years in Hot Springs, AR.
Daniel started wondering what the Civil War was really like for his ancestors. Robert G. Jarman was one of those great-grandfathers. In December 2003, Daniel started writing this book and researching the journey of the 4th Arkansas Infantry through the years of the Civil War. His novel concentrates on the year 1862.
Daniel Singleton was born in Springhill, LA in 1949. He is a graduate of Springhill High School and Northwestern State University of Louisiana with a B. S. Degree in 1973. He has been married for 40+ years and has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. He has been self-employed for over 28 years. Daniel has lived in Hot Springs, AR for over 20 years.