Best Little Stories from the Civil War/Varina Forgotten First Lady

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BEST LITTLE STORIES FROM THE CIVIL WAR is the third in Montpelier's BEST LITTLE STORIES FROM... line of historical books. The first two (World War II & White House Vignettes) are in their 6th & 3rd printings, respectively. CIVIL WAR is bigger & better -- more than the usual 101 vignettes, illustrated with B & W period art inside. Material ranges from military to social history, North & South, personal stories of soldiers, slaves, women, politicians, free blacks, drummer boys, heroes & villains of various kinds & all enhanced by a 16-page profile of Varina Davis, Forgotten First Lady of the South. Also included: short chronology of events & select guide to major figures & battles plus extensive bibliography. Stories include a combined account of three stunning murders; a light "profile" of "Old Abe the Soldier Bird"; a look at Lee's rebound from low ebb; the reason for Stonewall Jackson's Odd Failure; a reminder of his cousin "Mudwall", & the story of the fighting McCooks -- all 17 of them! Plus, what it was like to be under fire for the first time? And daily life for a famous couple's household slave -- what did that entail, as well? Order from: Montpelier Publishing, (804) 980-3745, P.O. Box 3384, University Station, Charlottesville, VA 22903-0384.