Daily Life in Civil War America - Tapa dura

"This work seems suitable for readers from 8th grade to adulthood. Students will benefit by gaining an understanding of the culture of the day; teachers will find that this information about daily life will enrich the Civil War curriculum."-American Reference Books Annual ..."anyone interested in Civil War America would enjoy this book....This is a refreshing look at everyday America during the Civil War, and we can only hope that other historians carry on this kind of valuable research and writing."-The Journal of Southern History ..."good source....This volume encapsulates the experience and philosophy of civilians, slaves, and soldiers."-College and Research Libraries News "The text is well written and complemented by a nice assortment of drawings and photos....This volume fills an overlooked niche in civil war literature. Highly recommended for all public and university libraries,"-Colorado Libraries ?...good source....This volume encapsulates the experience and philosophy of civilians, slaves, and soldiers.?-College and Research Libraries News ?The text is well written and complemented by a nice assortment of drawings and photos....This volume fills an overlooked niche in civil war literature. Highly recommended for all public and university libraries, ?-Colorado Libraries ?...anyone interested in Civil War America would enjoy this book....This is a refreshing look at everyday America during the Civil War, and we can only hope that other historians carry on this kind of valuable research and writing.?-The Journal of Southern History ?This work seems suitable for readers from 8th grade to adulthood. Students will benefit by gaining an understanding of the culture of the day; teachers will find that this information about daily life will enrich the Civil War curriculum.?-American Reference Books Annual .,."anyone interested in Civil War America would enjoy this book....This is a refreshing look at everyday America during the Civil War, and we can only hope that other historians carry on this kind of valuable research and writing."-The Journal of Southern History .,."good source....This volume encapsulates the experience and philosophy of civilians, slaves, and soldiers."-College and Research Libraries News

The United States Civil War touched the lives 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. The experiences of Billy Yank and Johnny Reb are contrasted with activities on the homefront to bring this turbulent era alive for students, teachers and Civil War buffs. This engaging history also provides interesting details such as: what the slaves' and the freed black men and women's lives were like; how the soldiers obtained their food; how recipes were changed to accommodate food shortages; the popular books and magazines of the time; and how clothing and fashion were affected by the war. The ideas and ideals which brought about the crisis are discussed and period writings are included to provide great insight into the mindset of the time. This volume is enhanced by period photographs, lithographs and original art work, much of which has never before appeared in print.