This book was written by Webb Garrison, published in 1992, the narrative is 2271 pages and is illustrated with black and white photos and drawings. In Civil War Trivia and Fact Book more than 2000 unusual, interesting, and little known facts are assembled in a volume that will tantalize the mind at every page. What Confederate general could be identified at a distance by the ostrich plume in his hat? How many Southerners migrated to the north during the war? How many Northerners moved to the south? These and hundreds of other questions are answered. Included are 33 interesting sidebar articles, lists of little known facts, and 48 unusual photographs and stories. A thorough index makes The Civil War Trivia and Fact Book a valuable resource for students and researchers. As a member of the elite Mitchell Thunderbolts, Private John Gilleland had an idea he was sure would bring a quick end to the war, a double barreled cannon. Fired simultaneously, its barrels would eject a pair of balls connected with a chain in order to "mow down Yankees as a scythe cuts down wheat". Legend has it that in its sole test firing, balls whizzed around in erratic fashion and killed three Thunderbolts. Transportation magnate Cornelius Vanderbilt prized each of his ships. But as a patriotic gesture, he agreed to sell a 1700 ton vessel that bore his name to the Federal government at his own price. He asked for, and received, exactly one dollar. This paper back book is in very good condition.

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