The Civil War: Strange & Fascinating Facts

by Burke Davis

Hardcover, 1988

Collection

Publication

Wings (1988), 256 pages

Description

Wonderfully entertaining look at some intriguing oddities, unusual incidents, and colorful personalities connected with the Civil War. Includes 25 names the war was known by, personal quirks of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, and more.

User reviews

LibraryThing member Joles
The facts in this book really are strange and fascinating. If you like numbers and names this is the book for you. It isn't the easiest book to navigate but if you're willing to just sit and read facts and figures you'll love this book.
LibraryThing member TurtleShroom
I've read this book cover to cover, and I love it! It's laden with trivia and a whole lot of stories long forgotton by mainstream textbooks. It's highly reccomended for all you history nerds and Confederacy fans out there.
LibraryThing member witchyrichy
This is an easy read with loosely organized chapters. He hits all the highlights and a few things I didn't know. Sort of the Ripley's Believe It or Not approach with the most interesting tidbits.
LibraryThing member DinadansFriend
An outline of the war, with a number of colourful anecdotes stemming from it. Light-hearted fun, considering the subject matter.

Language

Original language

English

Original publication date

1960

Physical description

256 p.; 6.3 inches

ISBN

0517371510 / 9780517371510

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