True Tales of the Civil War: A Treasury of Unusual Stories During America's Most Turbulent EraWith over 90 black and white photographs accompanying the text, this book contains 52 true stories of what ordinary people-not just soldiers-did in the conflict between the North and South, providing historical, informative, and often entertaining accounts of events during that time. |
Contents
Every Man Woman and Child Had a Tale to Tell | 9 |
The Little Giant Set the Stage for Bleeding Kansas | 16 |
James H Hammond Called upon Americans | 24 |
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