Examines the daily activities of Civil War soldiers when they were not engaged in battle, discussing drill and camp chores, meals, games, songs, rules, punishments, and other aspects of camp life.
Tells the stories of some of the characteristic battles of the Civil War, including Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, and others, and features photographs and illustrations of battlefields and fighting men.
the lives and experiences of the men who fought the Civil War--in their own words
Davis, William C.
1995
Through passages written by Union and Confederate soldiers, along with photographs and textual commentary, presents the stories of the everyday lives of those who participated in America's Civil War.
Presents the experiences of the common soldier from enlistment to battle. Features artifacts, photos, and artwork depicting major items of arms and equipment.
A collection of recipes used during the American Civil War, intertwining history and cusine for a new insight into the lives of soldiers on the battlefield and their loved ones at home. Each recipe requires a little skill and imagination, much as they did back then.