True to His Colors

True to His Colors is a historical novel by Harry Castlemon, likely written in the late 19th century, set during the lead-up to the American Civil War. The story follows cousins Rodney and Marcy Gray as they confront their differing political loyalties at the Barrington Military Institute, where tensions over the Confederate and Union flags reflect the broader societal divisions of the time. The novel captures the emotional conflicts among Southern youth as they face the impending war, highlighting the personal and ideological battles that arise in a nation divided.