This book was edited by B.A. Botkin, published in 1960, the narrative is 576 pages and is illustrated with black and white drawings. B.A. Botkin was one of the greatest American folklorists. With his students he crisscrossed the country to record the stories we tell one another. From the most enduring American events, the Civil War, comes tales of bravery, cunning, pathos, humor and faith. True or fanciful, these accounts endure because they express authentic reactions and have the power to explain, counsel and console. Here are the stories of military leaders Lincoln, Lee, Jackson, Sherman as told in the ranks and at home, by freedmen, women, poets, deserters, patriots, and resisters from both sides. As important as what actually happened, these tales reveal the true picture of how Americans felt and spoke about the war. This hard back book is in good condition, with a dust jacket in fair condition.

Item # AA2611