A Lincoln Conscript is a historical novel by Homer Greene, first published in 1909, set during the American Civil War. The story follows young Bob Bannister, who grapples with his loyalty to his father, Rhett Bannister, an anti-war 'copperhead,' and his own patriotic fervor amidst the backdrop of the Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. This narrative explores the tensions between familial loyalty and patriotic duty, reflecting the divided sentiments of families during the war.
