Life in Civil War America

Nonfiction, History, Americas, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877), Reference & Language, Reference
Cover of the book Life in Civil War America by Michael J. Varhola, Maureen A. Taylor, F+W
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Author: Michael J. Varhola, Maureen A. Taylor ISBN: 9781440310881
Publisher: F+W Publication: January 31, 2011
Imprint: Family Tree Books Language: English
Author: Michael J. Varhola, Maureen A. Taylor
ISBN: 9781440310881
Publisher: F+W
Publication: January 31, 2011
Imprint: Family Tree Books
Language: English

A panoramic portrait of the United States during its darkest hours.

The Civil War is a fascinating time period in American history. Life in Civil War America provides readers with fast facts and statistics about the 1860s from military life to civilian life in both the North and South. Topics covered include: social and economic realities of daily life; common slang and idioms; diets of the era, including recipes, food preparation and the impact of shortages and inflation on rations; civilian dress; military dress; and technology of the time. The book focuses on the era, not just the events of the war. Period illustrations and photos further illuminate the era.

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A panoramic portrait of the United States during its darkest hours.

The Civil War is a fascinating time period in American history. Life in Civil War America provides readers with fast facts and statistics about the 1860s from military life to civilian life in both the North and South. Topics covered include: social and economic realities of daily life; common slang and idioms; diets of the era, including recipes, food preparation and the impact of shortages and inflation on rations; civilian dress; military dress; and technology of the time. The book focuses on the era, not just the events of the war. Period illustrations and photos further illuminate the era.

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