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The untold Civil War : exploring the human side of war / James Robertson ; edited by Neil Kagan.
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 (hardcover)
- ISBN: 142620812X (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 351 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps, music ; 29 cm.
- Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, c2011.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 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. |
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| Subject: | United States > History > Civil War, 1861-1865. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | E 468 .R63 2011 | 30775305446453 | General Collection | Available | - |
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.