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Will Cross, a country boy from northwestern Virginia (later
West Virginia) joins a Confederate infantry company (Upshur
Grays, 25th Virginia Regiment) in May 1861 and sees action
from the first skirmish at Philippi to the surrender at
Appomattox four years later. "The Choice Was Gray,"
thoroughly researched, gives accurate views of Will's Army
experiences, as well as insights into cultural aspects of the
period. It also portrays the harsh living conditions in wartime
Richmond, seen through Will's romantic attachments with
two vivacious Richmond ladies. Through it all, Will relies on a
solid Christian faith to overcome obstacles.
West Virginia) joins a Confederate infantry company (Upshur
Grays, 25th Virginia Regiment) in May 1861 and sees action
from the first skirmish at Philippi to the surrender at
Appomattox four years later. "The Choice Was Gray,"
thoroughly researched, gives accurate views of Will's Army
experiences, as well as insights into cultural aspects of the
period. It also portrays the harsh living conditions in wartime
Richmond, seen through Will's romantic attachments with
two vivacious Richmond ladies. Through it all, Will relies on a
solid Christian faith to overcome obstacles.
Born Parkersburg, WV, Sept. 15, 1936. Earned Bachelor of Science in
Journalism, West Virginia University, 1958; Master of Arts in History, University
of Virginia, 1966; PhD in History, College of William & Mary, 1974. Named
Professor-Emeritus of Journalism, West Virginia University, 1997. Taught
history at University of Virginia, Eastern Shore Branch, 1966-68; journalism at
West Virginia University, 1972-1996. General newsman, The Associated
Press at Richmond, VA, 1958-1964. Editor of Survey Reports, Virginia
Independence Bicentennial Commission, 1971-1972. Sports Information
Director, West Virginia Wesleyan College during freshman year, 1954-1955.
Published a number of non-fiction football books between 1984 and 2004,
including "Bowl Games: College Football's Greatest Tradition," "College
Football Encyclopedia," and "College Football Almanac." Contributed articles,
features and chapters to various media outlets and scholastic journals since
1960s. Resident of Morgantown, WV, since 1972.
Journalism, West Virginia University, 1958; Master of Arts in History, University
of Virginia, 1966; PhD in History, College of William & Mary, 1974. Named
Professor-Emeritus of Journalism, West Virginia University, 1997. Taught
history at University of Virginia, Eastern Shore Branch, 1966-68; journalism at
West Virginia University, 1972-1996. General newsman, The Associated
Press at Richmond, VA, 1958-1964. Editor of Survey Reports, Virginia
Independence Bicentennial Commission, 1971-1972. Sports Information
Director, West Virginia Wesleyan College during freshman year, 1954-1955.
Published a number of non-fiction football books between 1984 and 2004,
including "Bowl Games: College Football's Greatest Tradition," "College
Football Encyclopedia," and "College Football Almanac." Contributed articles,
features and chapters to various media outlets and scholastic journals since
1960s. Resident of Morgantown, WV, since 1972.
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