Del Norte Public Library

Text and illustrations present information about various aspects of the Civil War, including the infantry, artillerymen, horse soldiers, sailors, weapons, medical treatment, armored ships, leaders, communications, transportation, and more.

Narrative of the Civil War, focusing on the people involved on both sides of the conflict, with essays highlighting specific aspects of the war years and a chronology of events.

"The Confederates surrendered at Appomattox more than five generations ago, but the Civil War continues to capture the American imagination. Millions fought in the conflict, and nearly 650,000 died. No event in the history of the United States has been as traumatic or as influential. Not only did the war wreak untold damage - destroying cities, ruining farmland, and leaving Americans with decades of social, political, and economic struggle - it also...

"A comprehensive index to the 27 volumes of the Civil War series. At the bottom of each page is a key that explains the abbreviations used to represent the various volumes. Page numbers in roman type denote text reference; those in italic type indicate illustrations."-- P. 38.