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The untold Civil War : exploring the human side of war / James Robertson ; edited by Neil Kagan.

Summary:

Photographs, illustrations, and text describe lesser-known aspects of the American Civil War, discussing the significance of access to fresh water during the battle at Gettysburg, how the need to spread news about the dead and wounded gave rise to the US Postal Service, the introduction of "standard time," pre-sized clothing, canned goods, and more.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781426208126
  • ISBN: 142620812X
  • ISBN: 9781435147515
  • Physical Description: 351 pages : illustrations (some color), color maps, music ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2011]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 347) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
The human side of war -- The life of soldiers -- Resources, resolve, & ingenuity -- A war of firsts -- Warriors, poets, & scoundrels -- Aftermath.
Subject:
United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865.

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