John Stanchak. This illustrated history offers a stunning array of reproductions and photographs of the sites, people, and artifacts associated with the Civil War. The book is divided into 29 two-page chapters covering such topics as the slavery debate, the election of 1860, raising armies, camp life, women during the war, Gettysburg, and the Confederacy surrender. A paragraph of text introduces each topic and informative, often lengthy, captions accompany the numerous black-and-white and full-color illustrations. Ages 9-12. 64 pgs., 8½"x 11", hdbd.
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