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Front cover of These Hallowed Halls: Sewanee, 1860 by Kirk Battle, showing a stone engraved “University of the South” beneath autumn trees and a dark archway of branches.
Interior pages of These Hallowed Halls by local author Kirk Battle, showing chapter text from the historical novel set in Sewanee during the post–Civil War era, photographed for Gray Man Gallery.
Back cover of These Hallowed Halls: Sewanee, 1860 by Kirk Battle, featuring a synopsis of the novel and author biography about the University of the South’s complex founding history.
Kirk Battle

These Hallowed Halls

Sale price$20.00

Written by local lawyer, author, and Sewanee graduate Kirk Battle, These Hallowed Halls: Sewanee, 1860 tells the epic story of The University of the South through eight powerful voices—freed slaves, Confederate veterans, widows, townspeople, and students.

Richly detailed and deeply human, the novel captures the tension and transformation of a South on the brink of war. With vivid storytelling and historical insight, Battle brings to life the ideals, contradictions, and enduring legacies that shaped both the university and the region itself.

Carried at Gray Man Gallery for its strong sense of place and storytelling, These Hallowed Halls appeals to readers who appreciate Southern history, layered perspectives, and narratives rooted in real landscapes and institutions. It’s a thoughtful addition to any local-interest bookshelf and a meaningful gift for history lovers and Sewanee alumni alike.
Front cover of These Hallowed Halls: Sewanee, 1860 by Kirk Battle, showing a stone engraved “University of the South” beneath autumn trees and a dark archway of branches.
These Hallowed Halls Sale price$20.00