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Civil War Book Resources at JLS Library
301.45 Jac The Black Man in America, 1791-1861. Jackson, Florence
Describes the conditions of slavery, the growing resistance to it, and the contributions to their country of free
and enslaved black people in the United States from 1791 until the outbreak of the Civil War.
304.8 Has Out of the Darkness : the Story of Haskins, James,
Uses the experiences of two individuals, Ada "Bricktop" Smith and Joe Jones, to present the story of the Great
Migration of Southern Blacks to northern cities from the late 1800s to the years after World War I.
308.1 Lin The First Book Edition of The Gettysburg Lincoln, Abraham
326 Bur The Lincoln-Douglas Debates Burgan, Michael
An account the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858 concerning slavery in the United States and how these debates
helped Lincoln's election for the presidency.
326 Por The Lincoln-Douglas Senatorial Debates Porterfield, Jason
Presents a study of the seven debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas in the final months of
the Illinois Senate race in 1858, provides historical data on both candidates, and offers an overview of Lincoln's
House Divided speech.
342.73 Bur The Reconstruction Amendments Burgan, Michael
A history of the role of the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments in the Reconstruction of the
Southern States after the Civil War.
355.34 Cos War Nurses Cosner, Shaaron
Traces the history of organized military nursing during wartime, from its beginnings during the Civil War to
the recent conflict in Vietnam.
623.4 Bla Mines and Minile Balls : Weapons of the.. Blashfield, John
Describes the various weapons developed and used during the Civil War, such as longarms, handguns, swords,
cannons, naval weapons, and mines, and explores that era as the beginning of modern weaponry.
623.4 Wea Weapon : a Visual History of Arms and..
Chronicles the history of technological developments in arms and armor since ancient times, featuring a
photographic display of weaponry, showcasing key weapons from various eras, and profiling great
warriors, their tactics, and weapons.
641.59 Civ Civil War Recipes : Receipts From the..
A collection of recipes from the Civil War era magazine "Godey's Lady's Book," reflecting the wide variety of
regional cooking that characterized American culture; and including information about Union and Confederate
army rations and cooking on both home fronts.
641.59 Dos Civil War Cooking : the Confederacy Dosier, Susan.
Discusses everyday life, cooking methods, foods, and celebrations of Confederate soldiers during the Civil War.
Includes recipes.
641.5973 Dos Civil War Cooking : the Union Dosier, Susan.
Discusses everyday life, cooking methods, foods, and celebrations of Union soldiers during the Civil War.
Includes recipes.
758.997 Jac The Civil War in Art : a Visual Odysey Jacobson, Doranne
811 Lew The Brothers' War : Civil War Voices in Lewis, J.
Presents poems that adopt the voices of soldiers, commanders, and slaves and other civilians during the Civil
War, pairing each poem with a period photo, and includes facts on the conflict.

811.54 Nel Carver, a Life in Poems Nelson, Marilyn
A collection of poems that combine to provide a portrait of the life of nineteenth-century African-American
botanist and inventor George Washington Carver.
909.81 Eig 1840-1860 : the Nineteenth Century
Contains articles that describe fourteen world-changing events that occurred between 1840 and 1860,
including the first telegraph message, the Irish potato famine, and the opening of Japan by Commodore Perry,
and includes a chronology.
920 Fle The Lincolns : a Scrapbook Look at .. Fleming,Candace
A dual biography of Abraham Lincoln and his wife, Mary, using photographs, letters, engravings, and cartoons
to look at their childhoods, courtship, marriage, children, and other joys and traumas of their years together,
including their deaths.
920 Fra 5,000 Miles to Freedom : Ellen and.. Fradin, Judith
The true story of Ellen and William Craft, who in 1848, escaped from a Macon, Georgia plantation, to
Philadelphia, Boston, and then across the ocean to England.
920 Fre Abraham Lincoln & Frederick Douglass.. Freedman, Russell
Looks at the lives of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln, including their friendship and their affect on
Emancipation and the Civil War.
921 Barton, C Clara Barton : Healing the Wounds Dubowski, Cathy
A biography of the nurse who served on the battlefields of the Civil War and later founded the American Red
Cross.
921 Barton, C Clara Barton : Angel of the Battlefield
An illustrated biography of Clara Barton, the Civil War nurse credited with organizing the American Red Cross.
921 Barton, C Clara Barton : "Face Danger, But Never. Nardo, Don,
A brief biography of the life of the founder of the American Red Cross, Clara Barton, that chronicles her work
as a teacher and nurse during the Civil War.
921 Barton, C Clara Barton : Civil War Nurse Whitelaw, Nancy
Traces the life of the Civil War nurse who cared for wounded soldiers and earned the title, "Angel of the
Battlefield."
921 Brady, M Mathew Brady : Photographer of the Civil.. Pflueger, Lynda
A biography of the most famous photographer of the U.S. Civil War.
921 Brady, M Mathew Brady : "the Camera is the Eye of.. Nardo, Don,
A brief biography of the life of nineteenth-century, American photographer Matthew Brady that discusses his
childhood, influences, work as a photographer, coverage of battlefields, and other related topics; and includes a
chronology and a glossary.
921 Brady, M Mathew Brady, Historian with a Camera Horan, James
921 Brady, M Mathew Brady : Civil War Photographer Van Steenwyk,
A biography of the pioneering photographer, who is known for his unique portrayal of the Civil War, as well as
for portraits of such personalities as Lincoln, Grant, Lee, and others.
921 Brown, J John Brown of Harper's Ferry : with.. Scott, John
Describes the life of the abolitionist whose struggle to free American slaves resulted in the raid on Harpers
Ferry.

921 Custer, G George Armstrong Custer : Civil War Kent, Zachary.
Traces the life of the legendary Civil War general who began his career as a West Point cadet and after
becoming a legend in the west was perhaps best-known for his "last stand."
921 Davis Jefferson Davis : President of the.. Burch, Joann
Traces the life of the president of the Confederacy from his chilhood, through his rise in Southern politics, and
to his role as leader of the South during the Civil War.
921 Davis, J Jefferson Davis King, Perry
A biography of the man who was the president of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War.
921 Dix, D Dorothea Dix : Crusader for the Mentally… Herstek, Amy
Chronicles the life of social reformer Dorothea Dix, providing information on her strict upbringing, her years as
a teacher, her work as a Civil War nurse, and her efforts as a lobbyist in Congress.
921 Edmonds, Behind Rebel Lines : the Incredible.. Reit, Seymour
Recounts the story of the Canadian woman who disguised herself as a man and slipped behind Confederate
lines to spy for the Union army.
921 Forten, C Charlotte Forten : a Black Teacher in.. Burchard, Peter
Biography of Forten, a Philadelphian from a prominent African American family, who was a teacher during the
Civil War.
921 Jackson, Stonewall Jackson : Confederate General Pflueger, Lynda
A biography of the Confederate general who gained the nickname Stonewall for his stand at the first battle of
Bull Run during the Civil War.
921 Lee Robert E. Lee : Southern Hero of the.. Kerby, Mona.
Describes the life of the famous Confederate general of the Civil War.
921 Lincoln, The frontier years of Abe Lincoln : in.. Kigel, Richard.
921 Lincoln, Lincoln shot : a President's Life Denenberg, Barry
A biography of Abraham Lincoln presented in the form of a scrapbook dated one year after his assassination,
with faux newspaper clippings and accounts of Lincoln's childhood, marriage, presidency, Civil War
leadership, and shooting, as well as the capture and execution of the conspirators involved in his death.
921 Lincoln, Lincoln and Slavery Burchard, Barry
A biography of the sixteenth president which focuses on the issue of slavery and the importance it had
throughout Lincoln's life from his early days as a lawyer through his presidency.
921 Lincoln, Where Lincoln Walked Bial, Raymond.
Includes a brief biography of President Lincoln, a list of locations where he walked, and photographs of places,
buildings, and objects significant in his life.
921 Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln : America's 16 th .. Otfinoski, Steven
A biography of the sixteenth President of the United States.
921 Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln Keneally,
A biography of Abraham Lincoln, discussing his early life, the ambitions and influences that propelled him to
seek public office, and his triumphs and failures as president of the United States during the Civil War.
921 Lincoln, Lincoln : a Photobiography Freedman, Russell
Photographs and text trace the life of the Civil War President.

921 Lincoln, M. Mary Todd Lincoln Hull, Mary E.
A biography of the wife of the sixteenth president of the United States, discussing her upbringing, marriage,
her role in Lincoln’s political career, and the tragedies that marred her life.
921 Lincoln, Abraham Lincoln : from Pioneer to.. Phillips, E. B.
Tells the life story of U.S. president Abraham Lincoln, describing his humble youth, his experiences as a lawyer,
his start in politics, and his leadership during the Civil War, discussing the conflicts over
slavery that brought on the war and shaped
921 Lincoln, Lincoln Tells a Joke : How Laughter Krull, Kathleen
Explores what made Abraham Lincoln's sense of humor so distinctive and how his ability to find humor in even
the most dire circumstances helped him survive his difficult life and helped the country cope
with the Civil War.
921 Stanton, Elizabeth Cady Stanton : "Woman Kknows Kent, Deborah
Examines the life of women's rights pioneer Elizabeth Cady Stanton, including her childhood, her tireless battle
for women's suffrage, and her legacy in American history.
921 Stanton, Elizabeth Cady Stanton Loos, Pamela.
An illustrated biography of American women's rights activist Elizabeth Cady Stanton that describes her
involvement in the antislavery movement, the significant figures with whom she worked for women's
rights, the obstacles she faced, and the
921 Stowe, H Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Beecher Fritz, Jean
Presents a brief biography of Harriet Beecher Stowe, author of "Uncle Tom's Cabin," chronicling her early,
family life, how slavery impacted her, and what influenced the book she wrote that helped
hasten the Civil War.
921 Stuart, J Jeb Stuart : Confederate Cavalry General Pflueger, Lynda
Traces the life of the famous Confederate general from his childhood in Virginia through his West Point
education and brilliant military career to his death following the Battle of Yellow Tavern.
921 Thoreau, Henry David Thoreau : American.. Olson, Steven
A biography of American author, naturalist, and transcendentalist, Henry David Thoreau, describing his life
and literary career, early works, and the legacy he left behind.
921 Truth Sojourner Truth : Abolitionist and.. Bernard, Catherine
Examines the life and career of Sojourner Truth, focusing on her work to end slavery in the U.S., and to
advance the rights of women.
921 Truth, S Sojourner Truth and the Struggle for Claflin, Edward
A biography of the Black woman who was born a slave and dedicated her life to the abolition of slavery and to
improving the living conditions of Blacks following the Civil War.
921 Tubman, H Harriet Tubman : Slavery and the.. McClard, Megan.
A biography of the courageous woman who rose from slave beginnings to become a heroic figure in the
Underground Railroad.
921 Tubman, H Harriet Tubman : Moses of the .. Schraff, Anne
Examines the life of Harriet Tubman, a woman who ran away from slavery in 1849 and spend her remaining
years helping others reach freedom.
921 Tubman, H Harriet Tubman : Leading the Way to.. Calkhoven, Laurie
Examines the life of Harriet Tubman, a woman who escaped from slavery and then risked her freedom to help
others follow in her footsteps along the Underground Railroad.

921 Tubman, H Harriet Tubman Bentley, Judith
Details Harriet Tubman's life, experiences, and efforts to aid slaves in escaping to the North, as well as her
assistance to the Union cause during the Civil War.
921 Wheatley Phillis Wheatley : Legendary Salisbury, Cynthia
Follows the life of one of America's first black poets from her sale as a child slave on the Boston auction block
to her death as an impoverished freedwoman in 1784.
929.9 Can The Flags of the Confederacy : An.. Cannon, Devereaux
Describes the origins and development of the national, state, and battle flags of the Confederacy, and includes
line drawings and color illustrations.
973 Cur Slavery Currie, Stephen
Offers opposing viewpoints regarding the issue of slavery in the nited States, discussing its historical, social,
and economic aspects.
973 Hak Reconstruction and Reform.. Hakim, Joy
The post-Civil War years of the Reconstruction period in U.S. history. History Of US.
973 Hak War, Terrible War Hakim, Joy
Presents an overview of the major events of American history from 1855 to the end of the Civil War, covering
slavery and the Underground Railroad, John Brown, election of Abraham Lincoln and secession,
Union and Confederate generals, Emancipation
973 Han "Bury Me Not in a Land of Slaves" : Hansen, Joyce
An account of African-American life in the period of Reconstruction following the Civil War, based on firstperson
narratives, contemporary documents, and other historical sources.
973 Kal A History of Free Blacks in Americ.. Kallen, Stuart
Examines the plight of pre-Civil War African-Americans who were freemen, and describes the laws and
restrictions placed upon them in the mid-seventeenth century and the roles they played in American society.
973 Sta Living American Documents, Starr, Isidore
973 Tim The Timechart History of America
973.04 Has The geography of hope : Black exodus.. Haskins, James
Discusses the conditions of African Americans in the South before, during, and after the Civil War, and the
migration of many former slaves, led by such men as Benjamin Singleton and Henry Adams, to the
West looking for a better life.
973.04 Lin A History of Black America Lindsey, Howard
A comprehensive history of the black experience in America features discussions of such great African-
American leaders and achievers as Bill Cosby, Leontyne Price, John Hope Franklin, Magic Johnson, Colin
Powell, and others.
973.04 Our Our Song, Our Toil : the Story of..
Recounts the story of American slavery from African captivity to emancipation, through excerpts from slave
autobiographies and slavery documents.
973.04 Pat The New York Public Library Amazing.. Patrick, Diane
Presents questions and answers relating to important periods in African American history including the
Revolution, Civil War, Reconstruction, Migration, and the Civil Rights Movement.
973.04 Pau Days of Sorrow, Years of Glory,.. Paulson, Timothy
Chronicles the years between Nat Turner's revolt and Congress's passage of the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.

973.04 Sla Slavery : Opposing Viewpoints
The primary source materials, particularly those in the volume on slavery, will reach a wide audience, and high
school history students and teachers will find these books valuable resources for research papers
973.04 Smi Black Voices from Reconstruction, Smith, John
Original source documents are woven into a narrative providing the experiences and points of view of former
slaves during the long process of Reconstruction following the Civil War.
973.3 Raa African-American Soldiers in the.. Raatma, Lucia
Describes the experiences of African-Americans who were recruited by the Union to fight in the Civil War.
973.5 Lat The Dred Scott Decision, March 6, 1857 : Latham, Frank
Relates the background of the Dred Scott case, describes the roles of the principal individuals involved, and
discusses the immediate and far reaching effects of this controversial Supreme Court decision.
973.5 Lan What was the Missouri Compromise? : and .. Lanier, Wendy
Discusses the events during the time Missouri was striving for statehood and the issue of slavery in the 19th
century in the United States.
973.5 Rub The United States in the 19th Century Rubel, David
Presents a timeline of historic events that occured in America during the 1800s, divided into four categories:
Politics, Life, Arts and Entertainment, and Science and Technology.
973.5 Wil The Union Sundered : 1849-1865 Williams, T.
Surveys the major political events leading to and during the Civil War and discusses the leading personalities of
the period.
973.7 Abn The Monitor Versus the Merrimac : Abnett, Dan
Presents a brief depiction of the Civil War clash between the Confederate ironclad Merrimack--renamed the
Virginia--and the Union ironclad Moniter at Hampton Roads, Virginia, in March 1862.
973.7 Abn The Battle of Gettysburg : Spilled blood Abnett, Dan
Presents a brief depiction of the Civil War battle at Gettysburg, Pennsylvania in July, 1863; and describes major
Union and Confederate generals as well as details of the fight.
973.7 Abn The Battle of the Wilderness : Deadly.. Abnett, Dan
Tells the story of the Battle of the Wilderness in graphic novel format, also providing introductory information
on the important commanders, the Civil War itself, and the course of the two days of fighting.
973.7 All Harriet Tubman, Secret Agent : How Allen, Thomas B.
Tells the story of Harriet Tubman and other slaves and free African-Americans who risked death to gather
information about the Confederacy for the Union during the Civil War.
973.7 All Mr. Lincoln's High-Tech War : How the.. Allen, Thomas B.
Examines how Abraham Lincoln's interest in technology played a role in the outcome of the Civil War; and
explains how the telegraph, railroads, surveillance balloons, and other inventions helped the
North win the war and rebuild the economy.
973.7 And A Soldier's Life in the Civil War Anderson, Dale
Describes what daily life was life for the Confederate and Union soldiers fighting in the Civil War.
973.7 And The Civil War at Sea Anderson, Dale
Charts the rapid progress the North and South made to fight at sea during the Civil War, using blockades,
blockade-runners, river fighting, and the coordinated work of army and navy.

973.7 And The Causes of the Civil War Anderson, Dale
Explores the roots of the Civil War, highlighting the roles played by key individuals such as Abraham Lincoln
and Jefferson Davis.
973.7 Arm Photo by Brady : a Picture of the Civil.. Armstrong, Jennifer
Presents an account of the Civil War using photographs taken under the direction of Mathew B. Brady, a
famous New York photographer of the day, and provides information on the life and times of Brady as well
as the Civil War. Includes notes and
973.7 Ash A Memorial for Mr. Lincoln Ashabranner, Brent
Briefly discusses Lincoln's role in American history and describes the planning and building of the monument
dedicated to his memory in 1922.
973.7 Bel Billy Yank & Johnny Reb : Soldiering in Beller, Susan
Describes military life for the average soldier in the Civil War, including camp life, diseases, and conditions for
the wounded and prisoners of war. Includes excerpts from first-person accounts, letters, and diaries.
973.7 Ber All that Makes a Man : Love and Ambition Berry, Stephen
Draws upon diaries and personal letters to recount the stories of six men from the Civil War era, focusing on
the role love and ambition played in their lives.
973.7 Bla Blockade-Runners and Ironclads : Naval .. Black, Wallace
Discusses Civil War naval battles, ships, and the struggle for control of crucial waterways, demonstrating how
the Northern side was able to build up its navy and eventually blockade the Southern ports.
973.7 Bol Cause : Reconstruction America,.. Bolden, Tonya
Presents an overview of post-Civil War America, discussing the events and challenges that marked the
Reconstruction which began after the Civil War in 1863 and ended in 1877.
973.7 Bol For Home and Country : A Civil War .. Bolotin, Norm
A brief account of the Civil War liberally illustrated with photographs of the period and excerpts from personal
letters and newspapers.
973.7 Bra Battles and Leaders of the Civil War
973.7 Brp African Americans in the Civil War.. Brooks, Victor
Relates the experiences of Black soldiers who fought in the Union Army as well as of those who fought with the
Confederate forces during the Civil War.
973.7 Bro The Civil War : the Fall of the.. Brownell, Richard
Examines the reasons why the Confederacy lost the Civil War, looking at disagreements among Confederates
about how the government and military should proceed, the lack of support for slavery in other
nations, and economic failures.
973.7 Bro Secret Weapons in the Civil War Brooks, Victor
Describes some of the new weapons and devices which both Confederates and Yankees produced during the
Civil War making it the first truly "modern" war in history.
973.7 Bur The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln.. Burgan, Michael
Presents a children's study of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, the plots against his life, the
search for John Wilkes Booth and the others involved, as well as the trial and execution of several conspirators.
973.7 Bur Battle of the Ironclads.. Burgan, Michael
Presents an account of the first naval battle between metal ships which took place during the U.S. Civil War at
Hampton Roads, Virginia in 1862, between the "Monitor" and the "Virginia".

973.7 Bur Fort Sumter Burgan, Michael
Provides an account of the Confederacy's attack on Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor in April 1861, which
marked the beginning of the American Civil War.
973.7 Bur The Battle of Gettysburg Burgan, Michael
Examines the lives of some of the people involved in the Battle of Gettysburg, one of the most decisive conflicts
in the Civil War; and includes photographs and engravings, a glossary, listings of mportant dates and people,
and an index.
973.7 Bur The Missouri Compromise Burgan, Michael
An account of the Missouri Compromise of 1820 which banned slavery above the latitude of Missouri's
southern border except for the state of Missouri itself.
973.7 Bur The Gettysburg Address Burgan, Michael
Examines the events surrounding Lincoln's famous "Gettysburg Address" given in November 1863, and
describes Lincoln's views on slavery, the aftermath of the Battle of Gettysburg, and other important dates and
people.
973.7 But The Gettysburg : the Graphic Novel Butzer, C. M.
Presents a comic book style depiction of the Battle of Gettysburg; the national movement to create a memorial
at the battle site; and the day of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in 1863, drawn from first-person
letters, speeches, and other primary
973.7 Car The Underground Railroad for Kids : From.. Carson, Mary
Introduces students to the true stories of the men and women who helped slaves escape to freedom through the
Underground Railroad from the late 1700s to the Civil War, with twenty-one activities to aid in
learning.
973.7 Civ Civil War Front pages : a Collection of..
973.7 Civ The Civil War: A Visual History
A visual history of the Civil War that includes photographs, first-person accounts, mps, and timelines
highlighting key events, locations, and people.
973.7 Civ The Civil War
Presents nineteen significant speeches related to the Civil War and its aftermath, including addresses by
politicians and abolitionists. Also includes an introduction, chronology, further reading list, and
biographies. Speeches are by William Lloyd
973.7 Cli Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Civil War Clinton, Catherine
Traces the course of the Civil War, year by year, using profiles of important people, eyewitness accounts, and
period art.
973.7 Col The Civil War, 1860-1866 Collier, Christopher
Examines the people and events involved in the bloody war that pitted the Northern states against those that
seceded to form the Confederacy.
973.7 Col Slavery and the Coming of the Civil War.. Collier, Christopher
Discusses attitudes and events that led to the Civil War.
973.7 Cor The Civil War Corrick, James
Traces the course of the Civil War from 1861 through 1865, and features excerpts from primary and secondary
sources, quotations, time lines, and other reference helps.
973.7 Cor The Civil War in the West Corrigan, Jim
Examines some of the important Civil War battles that took place in Tennessee, along the Mississippi River, in
Texas, and in the southwest, and discusses how many of the soldiers returned to the West after the war to live.

973.7 Cox Undying Glory : the Story of the .. Cox, Clinton
Describes the formation of the all-black 54th Massachusetts Regiment and its valiant battle history from 1863
to 1865.
973.7 Cro The Raid on Harpers Ferry Crompton, Samuel
Chronicles the events surrounding the October 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry, in which abolitionist John Brown
led twenty-two men in a violent rebellion against slavery, and discusses how the raid deepened the divide
between the North and the South.
973.7 Cur The Quest for Freedom : the Abolitionist.. Currie, Stephen
Presents a history of the abolitionist movement in America between 1830 and 1865, and describes the efforts
by many including the Quakers, William Lloyd Garrison, Frederick Douglass, and other to organize in hopes
of destroying the slave
973.7 Cur Women of the Civil War Currie, Stephen
Explores the impact of the Civil War on women's lives, as well as the many roles played by women on and off
the battlefields.
973.7 Cur Escapes From Slavery Currie, Stephen
Narratives of five escapes from slavery, each of which was typical in many ways but featured unusual personal
characteristics or circumstances that made these trips to freedom extraordinary.
973.7 Dav The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the .. Davis, William
Period photographs, drawings, and vintage lithographs help chronicle the events of the Civil War, providing
information on the soldiers, generals, weapons, and battles of the war and discussing how the country's
government, economy, and landscape
973.7 Day Your Travel Guide to Civil War America.. Day, Nancy
Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life during the Civil War, describing clothing,
accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.
973.7 Eic Mystic Chords of Memory : Civil War .. Eicher, David
The battlefields, monuments, forts, houses, farms, cemeteries, and museums of the Civil War pictured in color
photographs by the author with some black and white photographs from the Civil War era.
973.7 Eli The Battle of Gettysburg Elish, Dan
Presents a study of the Battle of Gettysburg and examines both armies and major officers, events and battles
leading up to Gettysburg, and the overall effects on the Confederacy.
973.7 Fla Women of the Union Flanagan, Alice
Describes the various roles Northern women played during the Civil War, discussing nurses, doctors, soldiers
in disguise, spies, and those on the home front.
973.7 Fle Band of Brothers : West Point in the.. Fleming, Thomas
Follows the exploits of cadets and officers at West Point where such graduates as Ulysses S. Grant, George
Armstrong Custer, Robert E. Lee, and Stonewall Jackson fought on both sides of the battle lines
during the Civil War.
973.7 Gay Civil War Gay, Kathlyn
Covers the Civil War, describing the reasons behind it, the action, and its effect on the country, using personal
accounts of people who were there.
973.7 Gil The Confederate Soldier Gillis, Jennifer
Describes the life of the Confederate soldier in the Civil War, covering recruitment, camp, and battle, as well as
soldiers' experiences after General Robert E. Lee surrendered to the North.

973.7 Ham The Battle of Antietam : "the Bloodiest.. Hama, Larry
Presents a brief depiction of the Civil War battle near Antietam Creek in Sharpsburg, Maryland, in September
1862; and describes major Union and Confederate generals as well as details of the fight.
973.7 Ham The Battle of First Bull Run : the Civil.. Hama, Larry
Tells the story of the Battle of First Bull Run in graphic novel format, also providing introductory information
on the important commanders and each side of the conflict's preparation for war.
973.7 Ham The Battle of Shiloh : Surprise Attack! Hama, Larry
An account of the Battle of Shiloh, noting key commanders, what started the conflict, events of the attack, and
the aftermath. Presented in graphic novel form.
973.7 Han Freedom roads : Searching for the.. Hansen, Joyce.
Looks at how historians work and the clues they use to learn about the Underground Railroad, a series of secret
escape routes enslaved people followed to freedom.
973.7 Has Get on Board : the Story of the Haskins, James
Discusses the Underground Railroad, the secret, loosely-organized network of people and places that helped
many slaves escape North to freedom.
973.7 Hau The Civil War Haugen, David
Offers opposing viewpoints on issues associated with the Civil War including secession, slavery, the
Emancipation Proclamation, and the President's right to suspend civil liberties.
973.7 Hei The Emancipation Proclamation Heinrichs, Ann
Looks at the political and moral issues that caused President Lincoln to issue the 1863 document that freed
many slaves, and at the immediate and long-term consequences of his action.
973.7 Hei The Underground Railroad Heinrichs, Ann.
Examines the lives of some of the people involved with the Underground Railroad, a network by which slaves
were able to escape to the north; and includes photographs and engravings, a glossary, listings of
important dates and people, and an index.
973.7 Her The Civil War for Kids : a History with.. Herbert, Janis,
Teaches about the Civil War from the secession debates to Appomattox, by means of activities like making
butternut dye, decoding wigwag, and baking hardtack.
973.7 Jackdaw Civil War Pamphlet file
973.7 Jor The Civil War Jordan, Robert
A heavily illustrated volume that covers causes, personalities, battles, and results of the Civil War.
973.7 Jor The Civil War Jordan, Anne
Describes the role African-Americans played before and during the Civil War, the influence of the Underground
Railroad, the effect of the abolition movement, and the enlistment of African-Americans into
the Union Army.
973.7 Kal Life on the Underground Railroad Kallen, Stuart
Describes what it was like to be involved in the Underground Railroad, discussing life on the run, the lives of
the trackers, conductors, and stationmasters, and the building of new lives in Canada.
973.7 Kin Civil War and Reconstruction King, David C.
Primary sources supplement text help describe the causes of the Civil War, the major events of the war, and life
during Reconstruction after the war.
973.7 Knu When Were the First Slaves Set Free.. Knudsen, Shannon
Discover the clever plan behind Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, and learn how it freed the first slaves.

973.7 Lin The Gettysburg Address Lincoln, Abraham
973.7 Mal The Underground Railroad.. Malaspina, Ann
Explains how the Underground Railroad worked, transporting slaves to freedom in the northern states, and discusses the
key role it played in the abolitionist movement.
973.7 Mar Unconditional Surrender : U.S. Grant.. Marrin, Albert
An account of Grant's life and his role in the Civil War.
973.7 Mar Commander in Chief : Abraham Lincoln.. Marrin, Albert
Brings Lincoln to life by placing him in the context of his own personal background and the larger
circumstances of the country's greatest conflict.
973.7 Mar The Civil War Marquette, Scott
Discusses the events of the conflict between northern and southern states in the mid-nineteenth century, a war
in which more than one million men died or were wounded.
973.7 Mar Commander in Chief : Abraham Lincoln.. Marrin, Albert
Brings Lincoln to life by placing him in the context of his own personal background and the larger
circumstances of the country's greatest conflict.
973.7 Mat The Big Book of the Civil War.. Mattern, Joanne
A collection of photographs, maps, and documents that profile the major events, political issues, and people
associated with the American Civil War.
973.7 McG The Surrender at Appomattox.. McGowen, Tom.
Details the events that led to General Lee's surrender to General Grant at Appomattox Court House, bringing
an end to the Civil War.
973.7 McK Days of Jubilee : the End of Slavery in.. McKissack, Pat
Uses slave narratives, letters, diaries, military orders, and other documents to chronicle the various stages
leading to the emancipation of slaves in the United States.
973.7 McP Fields of Fury : the American Civil War .. McPherson, James
Examines the events and effects of the American Civil War.
973.7 Mir Mirror of war : the Washington star.. Stepp, John
973.7 Mur A Savage Thunder : Antietam and the.. Murphy, Jim,
Discusses the bloody battle of Antietam, in which General George B. McClellan faced off against General Lee's
Army of Northern Virginia in Maryland in September of 1862.
973.7 Nar The Civil War Nardo, Don,
Discusses the weapons of American Civil War soldiers and different means of warfare used during that conflict.
973.7 Nof The Underground Railroad and the Civil Nofi, Albert A.
Describes the loosely organized networks of people, both free and slave, who helped fugitives from the South
escape slavery to freedom in the North or in Canada.
973.7 Osb Traveling the Freedom Road : From Osborne, Linda
Collects accounts from slave narratives, journals, diaries, and other sources to provide a first-person
perspective on the antebellum South, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.
973.7 Pra Civil War in pictures. Pratt, Fletcher
A compilation of drawings and reports, mainly from Harper's Weekly and Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper,
arranged with commentary.

973.7 Pre Prelude to War : a Sourcebook on the..
Uses a variety of contemporary materials to describe and illustrate the causes of the Civil War that developed
between 1820 and 1861.
973.7 Raa Great women of the Civil War .. Raatma, Lucia.
Examines the roles some women played during the Civil War including Clara Barton who nursed the wounded,
Mary Elizabeth Bowser, a former slave who spied on Jefferson Davis; Rose Greenhow, a Confederate spy;
Harriett Tubman, an escaped slave who helped others to escape; and Harriet Beecher Stowe, who wrote "Uncle
Tom's Cabin."
973.7 Rap United No More! : Stories of the Civil Rappaport, Doreen
Seven true stories about real people whose acts during the American Civil War made them a part of history.
973.7 Ray Behind the Blue and Gray : the Soldier's .. Ray, Delia.
Traces the events of the Civil War from the first battle to the surrender with emphasis on the experiences of the
individual soldier.
973.7 Reb The Union Soldier .. Rebman, Renée
Describes the life of the average Union soldier in the Civil War, the leadership of generals Ulysses S. Grant and
William Tecumseh Sherman, the enlistment of women posing as men, and the experiences and
contributions of African-American troops.
973.7 Rob "Civil war!" : America Becomes One Robertson, James
Examines the causes, major battles, military leaders, and effects of the American Civil War.
973.7 San Lincoln Through the Lens : How Sandler, Martin
Contains over one hundred images of the life of Abraham Lincoln that provide a portrait of his presidency and
the events surrounding it.
973.7 Sav Civil War Medicine Savage, Douglas
Describes the medical treatments and hospital conditions soldiers were subjected to during the Civil War.
973.7 Sav Women In the Civil War Savage, Douglas
Describes the different roles women played in the Civil War.
973.7 Sav Ironclads and Blockades in the Civil War Savage, Douglas
Describes how the United States Navy was expanded and improved during the Civil War and how ironclads and
other armored vessels were used in various military operations.
973.7 Saw The Underground Railroad in American Sawyer, Kem
Describes the Underground Railroad and the historical events surrounding it and presents the stories of some
of its conductors.
973.7 Saw The Amazing Underground Railroad .. Sawyer, Kem
"Read about how slaves from the South tried to escape to freedom by use of what became known as The
Underground Railroad.
973.7 Sch Slavery in America.. Schneider, Dorothy
Traces the history and evolution of slavery in the United States from colonial times to the early twenty-first
century, and includes chronologies, eyewitness testimonies, photographs and illustrations, maps, brief
biographies of notable people, and excerpts from primary source documents.
973.7 Seg Civil War Almanac Segal, Justin
Examines the events that led to the outbreak of Civil War in the United States; discusses the leaders, battles,
soldiers, and other aspects of the conflict; looks at the aftermath of the war; and includes references for
additional information.

973.7 Som Women of the Confederacy.. Somervill, Barbara
Describes the work performed by Southern women during the Civil War as nurses, spies, and soldiers and on
the home front, and discusses Sherman's march.
973.7 Sta Civil War Stanchak, John
Examines many aspects of the Civil War, including the issue of slavery, secession, the raising of armies,
individual battles, the commanders, Northern life, Confederate culture, the surrender of the
South, and the aftermath.
973.7 Sul The Civil War At Sea Sullivan, George
Text and photographs describe the ships, leaders, and battles of the Confederate and Union navies during the
Civil War.
973.7 Swa Bloody Times : the Funeral of Abraham Swanson, James
Discusses how Jefferson Davis, the president of the Confederate States of America, was blamed for the
assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and describes how the hunt for Davis continued even after
Lincoln's body was put in its final resting
973.7 Tac The Emancipation Proclamation .. Tackach, James.
Discusses slavery as a cause of the American Civil War and examines the events surrounding Lincoln's
Emancipation Proclamation and the impact of this declaration on the course of the war and the
institution of slavery.
973.7 Voi Voices from the Civil War : ..
Letters, diaries, memoirs, interviews, ballads, newspaper articles, and speeches depict life and events during
the four years of the Civil War.
973.7 Wag The Outbreak of the Civil War.. Wagner, Heather
Documents the history of the events surrounding the outbreak of the Civil War, and describes the 1861 battle at
Fort Sumter; the opposing views on slavery, politics, and the future policies of the United States; and includes a
chronology and time line.
973.7 War Under Siege! : Three Children at the.. Warren, Andrea.
Tells the story of Lucy McRae and Willie Lord, survivors of the battle for Vicksburg in 1863, that describes how
they lived in caves and underground bunkers as Union artillery bombarded the town for six
week; and also tells of young Frederick
973.7 War The Civil War : an illustrated history.. Ward, Geoffrey
Contains 300 photographs of the Civil War accompained by maps and narrative text.
973.7 Wil The Underground Railroad.. Williams, Carla
Provides information about the Underground Railroad, a network of people in the U.S. who helped slaves
escape to freedom; looks at the activities of some of the people who played significant roles in the fight to free
the slaves; and explains the signals used to communicate with runaway slaves.
973.7 Wil The Union Restored : 1861-1876 .. Williams, T.
Surveys the major military events and leaders of the Civil War and the policies and politics of Reconstruction.
973.71 Bie Life in the North During the Civil War.. Biel, Timothy
Describes urban, rural, and Union Army camp life in the northern United States during the bloodiest war in
America's history.
973.71 Cha A separate battle : women and the Civil .. Chang, Ina
Reveals how women influenced the course of the Civil War and transformed their own lives in the process.

973.71 Dam When this cruel war is over : the Civil .. Damon, Duane
Tells the story of the civilians--nurses, farmers, factory workers, songwriters--who endured the war and reveals
how that conflict forever changed their nation.
973.71 Fra The Emancipation Proclamation.. Franklin, John
A reissue of a 1963 text written in honor of the one hundredth anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation,
discussing the evolution of the document in the mind of Abraham Lincoln, events leading up to its writing, its
impact on the course of the Civil War, and its significance for later generations.
973.71 Ham Many thousand Gone : African Americans.. Hamilton, Virginia
Recounts the journey of Black slaves to freedom via the underground railroad, an extended group of people
who helped fugitive slaves in many ways.
973.71 Mur The Boys' War : Confederate and Union.. Murphy, Jim,
Includes diary entries, personal letters, and archival photographs to describe the experiences of boys, sixteen
years old or younger, who fought in the Civil War.
973.71 Ray A Nation Torn : the Story of How the.. Ray, Delia.
Describes the events leading to the war and the unforgettable individuals of that era including peacemaker
Henry Clay, Harriet Tubman, and abolitionist John Brown.
973.71 Reg Life in the South During the Civil War.. Reger, James P.
Describes the daily life, in the Confederacy, of ladies and gentlemen, slaves, middle class whites, and marginal
characters.
973.71 Sta The Causes of the Civil War Stampp, Kenneth
Drawing on original sources--from Jefferson Davis to Frederick Douglass--and interpretive essays by today's
most influential historians, this collection of essays gives a vivid sense of the political, economic, and cultural
currents that swept the nation to war.
973.71 Ste The Underground Railroad .. Stein, R.
Describes the operation, stations, and famous conductors of the underground railroad, a network that helped
slaves escape from bondage prior to the Civil War in the United States.
973.73 Atl The Atlas of the Civil War..
Presents a comprehensive atlas of the Civil War and contains over two hundred full-color maps, archival
photographs and black-and-white illustrations, and narratives by two well-known Civil War scholars.
973.73 Cat The Battle of Gettysburg.. Catton, Bruce,
The Last Full Measure recounts the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Scenes of the battleground as it looks today
are intercut with vintage engravings.
973.73 Civ Civil War : Battle Atlas
973.73 Civ Civil War : Battles and Leaders
973.73 Mur The Long Road to Gettysburg .. Murphy, Jim,
Describes the events of the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 as seen through the eyes of two actual participants,
nineteen-year-old Confederate lieutenant John Dooley and seventeen-year-old Union soldier Thomas Galway.
973.73 Phi My Brother's Face : Portraits of the .. Phillips, Charles
History of the Civil War with eighty photographs accompanied by passages from letters, diaries, and other
firsthand accounts.
973.73 Ric The Gettysburg Address .. Richards, Kenneth
Traces the events which led to the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863 and describes the dedication of the cemetery to
the fallen soldiers by Lincoln in his famous speech, includes text of the speech.

973.74 Dav The Fighting Men of the Civil War.. Davis, William
Presents information on the lives of Civil War soldiers, from enlistment and training to campaigning,
discussing their uniforms, weaponry, and mess kits, as well as the doctors, nurses, prisons and animals that
were involved in military camp
973.74 Has Black, Blue, and Gray : African Haskins, James
An historical account of the role of African-American soldiers in the Civil War.
973.78 Col Spies! : Women in the Civil War.. Colman, Penny
Presents the lives of courageous women who served as spies for the North and South during the Civil War,
including Belle "The Siren of the Shenandoah" Boyd, Elizabeth "Crazy Bet" Van Lew, and Harriet
Tubman.
973.78 Egg US Kids History : Book of the American.. Egger-Bovet, Howard
Focuses on the experiences of individuals in the Civil War through first-person narratives, from the
perspective of both the North and the South, and speeches delivered before and during the conflict.
973.78 Nes 35 Days to Gettysburg : the Campaign Nesbitt, Mark.
The day-by-day diaries of Union Soldier Thomas Lewis Ware and Confederate Soldier Franklin Horner as they
march to Gettysburg.
973.8 And The Aftermath of the Civil War.. Anderson, Dale,
Explores the impact the Civil War had on America, discussing the political, social, and economic struggles the
nation faced after the war ended.
973.8 Fit Reconstruction : Rebuilding America .. Fitzgerald, Stephanie
Discusses efforts to heal the United States after the Civil War, discussing new opportunities for African-
Americans, amendments to the Constitution, violence in the South, the Reconstruction Acts, and
other topics. Includes a time line and
973.8 Jackdaw Reconstruction Pamphlet file
973.8 Str The Reconstruction Era Stroud, Bettye,
Traces the history of Reconstruction, from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to 1877, when federal troops were
removed from the South.
973.8 Usc Reconstruction .. Uschan, Michael
Examines the political fights for Southern reconstruction after the Civil War, the various reconstruction plans,
how Lincoln's death effected the outcome of reconstruction, and the various issues associated with African-
American
973.82 Wey America in 1876 : the Way We Were Weymouth, Lally
973.89 K at An Album of Reconstruction.. Katz, William
Discusses the successes, failures, and collapse of the Reconstruction period.
974.7 Ken The Great Civil War Draft Riots Kent, Deborah
Describes the causes, course, and significance of the anti-draft riot in New York City in 1863, in the middle of
the U.S. Civil War.
975 Col Reconstruction and the Rise of Jim Crow.. Collier,Christopher
Describes the struggles following the Civil War to decide how to deal with the newly freed slaves, through the
years of Reconstruction, Jim Crow, sharecropping, and segregation.

975 Cur Life of a Slave on a Southern Plantation Currie, Stephen
Details the living conditions of plantation slaves, examining house, field and artisan work; food and clothing;
marriage; separation; resistance; leisure activities; and old age.
975 Kan Gone Are the Days; Kane, Harnett
975 Raa The Carpetbaggers.. Raatma, Lucia.
Presents a study of the Reconstruction period following the Civil War and discusses both the positive and
negative effects of Northern carpetbaggers and why reconstruction failed.
F Sto Uncle Tom's Cabin Stowe, Harriet
Presents the controversial novel, published in 1852, in which author Harriet Beecher Stowe offers an
indictment of the pre-Civil War South through the story of Uncle Tom, an elderly slave who maintains his
human dignity in the face of cruelty,
R 920 Sif Who Was Who in the Civil War.. Sifakis, Stewart
A comprehensive, illustrated biographical reference to more than 2,500 of the principal Union and Confederate
participants in the War between the states.
R 973 Eng Scholastic Encyclopedia of the United English, June,
Discusses all of the major wars in which the United States has participated beginning with the American
Revolution and concluding with the Gulf War of 1991.
R 973.7 Cli Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Civil War Clinton, Catherine
Traces the course of the Civil War, year by year, using profiles of important people, eyewitness accounts, and
period art.
R 973.7 Hil American Civil War Reference Library Hillstrom, Kevin
Describes and interprets the era of the Civil War, its events, and topics with viewpoints, definitions, report
topics, chronologies, sidebars, and statistics. (4 volumes)
R 973.8 Rec Reconstruction Era reference library
Examines significant events, people, and documents related to the Reconstruction era, a period that ranged
from the end of the CivilWar to the inauguration of President Rutherford B. Hayes in 1877, features time lines,
glossaries, etc.. (3 volumes)
Textbook Call to Freedom Beginnings to 1914 Stuckey,