Packed with obscurities and bizarre anecdotes, it spills over with specifics you've likely never heard. Debated, reenacted, and analyzed, the Civil War has been the subject of countless books, films, and scholarly research--many of them quite repetitious. This nuanced perspective on the war provides a glimpse beyond the bloody battles, casualties, and political conflict. You'll discover:

The first sitting president to be exposed to enemy fire
What badgers, pigeons, and bear cubs had in common during the war
Which of Stonewall Jackson's limbs received its own proper burial
The turtle-shaped ship designed to douse its opponents with boiling water
Which Confederate general was responsible for introducing camels to the Southwest

This cache of peculiar characters and stories will deepen your understanding of the war and the people who engaged in it.

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Format: Hardcover
Author: Garrison, Webb
ISBN: 9781595553591
Condition: Used
Dimensions: 8.90 x 1.80
Number Of Pages: 560
Publication Year: 2011

Curiosities of the Civil War: Strange Stories, Infamous Characters, and Bizarre Events

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