Minnesota in the Civil War
Subtitle: an illustrated history
By: Kenneth Carley ; foreword by Richard Moe ; introduction and epilogue by Brian Horrigan.
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
Published: 2000
Place of publication: St. Paul
Language: eng
Number of pages: 230
Subjects: Minnesota -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865; Minnesota -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Pictorial works; United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Pictorial works
Genres: Pictorial works.
Description: "This book presents, for the first time, a comprehensive picture of Minnesota's contribution to the nation's epic struggle during the Civil War." "From diaries and letters, journals and newspaper accounts, the words of the men who fought convey the terror of battle, the drudgery of marching, the fear of death, and the honor of camaraderie." "In addition to the extensive use of first-hand accounts of the war, this book contains many seldom-seen contemporary photographs, portraits, and artifacts drawn from the Minnesota Historical Society's outstanding connections."--BOOK JACKET.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 215-220) and index.
Originally published: Minneapolis : Ross & Haines, c1961. With new introd.