True Tales of the South At War - How Soldiers Fought and Families Lived, 1861-1865

Klappentext The many faces of the Civil War in the South can be seen in this book through the eyes of the soldiers who did the fighting and dying at the front, the wives and slaves who kept the home fires burning, and the children and grandchildren for whom their elders' stories of the war were their most vivid recollections. Much of the book is based on first-hand accounts from letters and diaries; some is reminiscence. Its mood varies as the human spirit varies.Originally published in 1961.A UNC Press Enduring Edition -- UNC Press Enduring Editions use the latest in digital technology to make available again books from our distinguished backlist that were previously out of print. These editions are published unaltered from the original, and are presented in affordable paperback formats, bringing readers both historical and cultural value. Zusammenfassung The many faces of the Civil War in the US South can be seen through the eyes of the soldiers who did the fighting and dying at the front! the wives and slaves who kept the home fires burning! and the children and grandchildren for whom their elders' stories of the war were their most vivid recollections. Much of the book is based on first-hand accounts.

Product details

• Authors: Clarence Poe
• Assisted by: Clarence Poe (Editor)
• Publisher: University Of North Carolina
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.06.2012
• EAN: 9780807808320
• ISBN: 978-0-8078-0832-0
• No. of pages: 224
• Series: UNC Press Enduring Editions; UNC Press Enduring Editions; UNC Press Enduring Edition
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > History > Miscellaneous