Daily Life in Civil War America

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Dorothy Denneen Volo, James M. Volo

Book Code: GR0516

ISBN: 0-313-30516-1

ISBN-13: 978-0-313-30516-0

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344 pages, chronology, maps,

Greenwood Press

Publication: 11/30/1998

List Price: $57.95 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)

Availability: Print on demand

Media Type: Hardcover

Also Available: Database Ebook

Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4

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Series Title: The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series

Reviews:

This work seems suitable for readers from 8th grade to adulthood. Students will benefit by gaining an understanding of the culture of the day; teachers will find that this information about daily life will enrich the Civil War curriculum.
—American Reference Books Annual
...good source....This volume encapsulates the experience and philosophy of civilians, slaves, and soldiers.
—College and Research Libraries News
The text is well written and complemented by a nice assortment of drawings and photos....This volume fills an overlooked niche in civil war literature. Highly recommended for all public and university libraries,
—Colorado Libraries
...anyone interested in Civil War America would enjoy this book....This is a refreshing look at everyday America during the Civil War, and we can only hope that other historians carry on this kind of valuable research and writing.
—The Journal of Southern History

Description: The United States Civil War touched the lives of every American North and South at that time. This informative book makes extensive use of journals, newspapers, and diaries to bring together the experience of the soldier, civilian, and slave in one volume. The experiences of Billy Yank and Johnny Reb are contrasted with activities on the homefront to bring this turbulent era alive for students, teachers and Civil War buffs. This engaging history also provides interesting details such as: what the slaves' and the freed black men and women's lives were like; how the soldiers obtained their food; how recipes were changed to accommodate food shortages; the popular books and magazines of the time; and how clothing and fashion were affected by the war. The ideas and ideals which brought about the crisis are discussed and period writings are included to provide great insight into the mindset of the time. This volume is enhanced by period photographs, lithographs and original art work, much of which has never before appeared in print.

Table of Contents:

Introduction
Chronology
History, Politics, and Slavery
The Historian's War
Politics: The National Hobby
The American Zion
On Behalf of Southern Independence
The Peculiar Institution: Slavery
Abolition
Soldier's Lives
Billy Yank and Johnny Reb
Hardtack and Coffee
Tenting Tonight: The Soldier's Life
Tactics and Strategy
Seeing the Elephant: The Realities of Life in Battle
Civilians' Lives
Be It Ever So Humble
Leisure Time
Feast or Famine: Food and Cooking
The Look: Fashion and Women's Clothing
Dressed for the Part: Men's, Children's, and Slaves' Clothing
Elevating and Expanding the Young Mind
Till the Mournful Night is Gone: Death and Dying
Bibliography
Index

LC Card Number: 98-17486

LCC Class: E468

Dewey Class: 973


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