| The perfect union of information and entertainment, this book is the essential Civil War and social history reference. Packed with facts, illustrations, maps and timelines. Every aspect of daily life from 1859 to 1877 is vividly brought to life, including: Civil War weaponry, social and economic realities of daily life, military life in the army and navy, common dialects and diction from Southern drawls and New England accents to meaning of slang words. Also described are soldiers and civilians food preparation, along with the impact of shortages and inflationon rations. Includes a thorough appendix of resources featuring books, websites, historic locations and living history organizations. - United States - Military - Civil War |
