The Civil War
Subtitle: rare images, compelling letters, eye witness accounts : a visual history from those who experienced it
By: Amy Gary
Publisher: Parragon, Inc.
Published: 2015
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 223
ISBN-13: 9781474804585
Subjects: History; Pictorial works
Description: "This wonderful collection transports you to the time of the Civil War through the eyes of those who witnessed the events. Rare images from the vaults of the Library of Congress and the National Archives, together with compelling letters from those who were in the midst of battle, are presented in captivating detail. The Civil War takes you on an incredible visual journey with stunning details and poignant eyewitness accounts."--Page 4 of cover.
Notes: Includes index.
Table of contents: title: The conflict begins; title: Battles : fighting to do; title: Front lines; title: Battles : many brave men; title: Behind the scenes; title: Battles : determined to win; title: Home front; title: Prisons; title: Battles : fall of the Confederacy; title: The aftermath; title: Credits; title: Index.