Daily life in Civil War America
By: Dorothy Denneen Volo and James M. Volo.
Contributors: Volo, James M., 1947-
Series: The Greenwood Press "Daily life through history" series,
Publisher: Greenwood Press
Published: 1998
Place of publication: Westport, Conn
Language: eng
Number of pages: 321
Subjects: United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Social aspects.; United States -- Social life and customs -- 1783-1865.
Description: The United States Civil War touched the life 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. Details of the soldiers' lives are contrasted with activities on the homefront to bring this turbulent era alive for students, teachers, and Civil War buffs.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [301]-307) and index.