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This hallowed ground, the story of the Union side of the Civil War, by Bruce Catton

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This hallowed ground, the story of the Union side of the Civil War, by Bruce Catton
Language
eng
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references (pages 424-429) and index
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maps
Index
index present
Literary Form
non fiction
Main title
This hallowed ground
Nature of contents
bibliography
Oclc number
964545
Responsibility statement
by Bruce Catton
Series statement
Mainstream of America Series
Sub title
the story of the Union side of the Civil War
Summary
This history deals with the entire scope of the Civil War--from the months of unrest and hysteria that led to Fort Sumter through the Union victory
Table Of Contents
The hurricane comes later. Sowing the wind ; Where they were bound to go ; Light over the marshes -- Not to be ended quickly. Men who could be led ; In time of revolution ; The important first trick ; The rising shadows -- Men who shaped the war. The romantics to the rescue ; Trail of the pathfinder ; He must be willing to fight -- To march to terrible music. Sambo was not sambo ; War along the border ; Come on, you volunteers! ; To the deep south -- A long war ahead. Hardtack in an empty hand ; Springtime of promise ; Invitation to General Lee ; Delusion and defeat -- Turning point. Kill, confiscate or destroy ; Cheers in the starlight ; High-water mark -- I see no end. The best there was in the ranch ; There was no patience ; Thin moon and cold mist ; Down the river -- Swing of the pendulum. The hour of darkness ; Stalemate in the swamps ; The face of the enemy ; End of a campaign -- The trees and the river. Final miscalculation ; Moment of truth ; Unvexed to the sea -- Last of the might-have-beens. Pursuit in Tennessee ; Ghoul-haunted woodland ; The pride of soldiers ; A half dozen roasted acorns -- And keep moving on. Year of Jubilo ; Vote of confidence ; The great decision ; A question of time -- We will not cease. That bright particular star ; Wind across the sky ; The grapes of wrath ; The enemy will be attacked -- Twilight and victory. Reap the whirlwind ; The fire and the night ; Telegram in cipher ; Candlelight
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