Daily Life in Civil War America

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. What the soldiers ate, how they lived, and what they did for entertainment are discussed in detail. 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.Volo, Dorothy Denneen is the author of 'Daily Life in Civil War America', published 2002 under ISBN 9780313326653 and ISBN 0313326657.