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The untold Civil War : exploring the human side of war  Cover Image Book Book

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
  • 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.

Available copies

  • 15 of 16 copies available at Missouri Evergreen. (Show)
  • 1 of 1 copy available at Montgomery City Public.

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  • 0 current holds with 16 total copies.
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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Status Due Date
Montgomery City Public Library 973.7 ROB (Text) 31927000020196 Adult Nonfiction Available -


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