Civil War Trivia and Fact Book: Unusual and Often Overlooked Facts About America's Civil War

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Presents an assortment of anecdotes and information about the history, rules, equipment, and personalities of the game of baseball. (Amazon.com, none)

Virginia Dickens continues to chronicle the aftermath of the Civil War, as she and her family move their lives from Washington, D.C. to New York City. Throughout the times of difficulty and joy, Ginny is always courageous and sweet. (Amazon.com, none)

an excerpt from the PREFACE: "A Victorious Union" is the sixth and last of "The Blue and the Gray Series." While the volume is not intended to be a connected historical narrative of the particular period of the War of the Rebellion in which its scenes are laid, the incidents accurately conform to the facts, and especially to the spirit, of the eventful years in which they are placed, as recorded in the chronicles of the great struggle, and as they exist in the memory of the writer. It is more th (Amazon.com, none)

Exploring the history of Civil War commemorations from both sides of the color line, William Blair places the development of memorial holidays, Emancipation Day celebrations, and other remembrances in the context of Reconstruction politics and race relations in the South. His grassroots examination of these civic rituals demonstrates that the politics of commemoration remained far more contentious than has been previously acknowledged.Commemorations by ex-Confederates were intended at first to m (Amazon.com, none)

More than 5,000 North Carolina slaves escaped from their white owners to serve in the Union army during the Civil War. In Freedom for Themselves Richard Reid explores the stories of black soldiers from four regiments raised in North Carolina. Constructing a multidimensional portrait of the soldiers and their families, he provides a new understanding of the spectrum of black experience during and after the war.Reid examines the processes by which black men enlisted and were trained, the history o (Amazon.com, none)

"The Best Trivia Book of Geography!!!" This is one trivia book you won't be able to put down. "Queen of Trivia" brings trivia to new heights in an entertaining, educational style. A geography trivia book for all ages. (Amazon.com, none)

Professor Noggin's Civil War Trivia Game PNCW by Outset Media Corporation FUN (Amazon.com, none)

High quality reproduction of a historic map from the Civil War Map Collection from the Library of Congress. (most 1860s-1890s). Collection contains nearly 1,700 maps from the digital collections. Some are just from the era of the Civil War, while most are battlefield maps made during or soon after the end of the war. We currently list only those maps that are in the public domain. These maps vary significantly in image density, size, wear, visual appeal, and quality. We are in the process of (Amazon.com, none)

A collection of more than a thousand facts, odd and unusual items of interest, anecdotes and vignettes, and just plain trivia, i.e.: the name of Hitler's Dog; the five beaches at Normandy; names of the ships at 'Battleship Row' on Dec. 7, 1941; the baseball player who spied on Japan; first Member of Congress (and future President) to enlist after Pearl Harbor; creator of 'Kilroy Was Here'; first ship sunk at Pearl Harbor; future Pope hunted by the Gestapo; the song the British stole from the Ger (Amazon.com, none)

This book is about the military and civilian defense stories of 220 members of Hobbyists Unlimited who served in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Cold War between 1940 and 1969. Print cover is protected by clear plastic sheet (turn back for photo to eliminate glare). (Amazon.com, none)

Q: Why did shooting often stop during Civil War thunderstorms? A: Heavy rain drowned the paper cartridges in their guns. In Q&A form, this book provides intriguing answers to 2,000 Civil War questions of history and trivia. Plus 48 historic photos,... (Miles Kimball, miscellaneous)

Q: Why did shooting often stop during Civil War thunderstorms? A: Heavy rain drowned the paper cartridges in their guns. In Q&A form, this book provides intriguing answers to 2,000 Civil War questions of history and trivia. Plus 48 historic photos,... (Miles Kimball, miscellaneous)

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, (Amazon.com, none)

"The Best Trivia Book of Fun Facts!!!" Learn more about our world through fun facts and trivia in "The Best Trivia Book of Fun Facts!!! World famous trivia author - Jane C. Flinn "Queen of Trivia" does it again in her latest book - "The Best Trivia Book of Fun Facts!!!" If you enjoyed her previous books "The Best Trivia Book Ever!!!" "The Best Trivia Book of Geography!!!" "The Best Trivia Book of History!!!" The Best Trivia Book of United States Presidents!!!", you will love The Best Trivia Book (Amazon.com, none)

This 100 Beatles Songs Book features history, trivia, and fun facts! Whether your personal favorite is "Yesterday"(#4), or "Dear Prudence"(#84), youll find yourself poring through the in-depth information contained in this collection. Based on comprehensive criteria, the 2 authors rank their Top 100 selections with insight into the meaning/symbolism of the lyrics, anecdotes about the subject matter, recording studio notes, and speculation on the songs universal appeal. Book is a must-have for t (Amazon.com, none)

You've read all the stories...but can you match the mobster with the way he met his end? Do you know how they caught the Boston Strangler? Can you define chickens, a Shotaro complex or Colombian neckties?The Killer Book of True Crime is the ultimate collection of in-depth stories, trivia, quizzes, quotes and photos gruesome and interesting enough to make any crime buff shudder in horrified delight. Discover all the odd and intriguing facts and tidbits you've never heard (Amazon.com, none)

The Killer Book of Serial Killers is the ultimate resource (and gift) for any true crime fan and student of the bizarre world of serial killers. Filled with stories, trivia, quizzes, quotes, photos, and odd facts about the world's most notorious murderers, this is the perfect bathroom reader for anyone fascinated with serial killers. The stories and trivia cover such killers as: John Wayne Gacy Ted Bundy The BTK Killer Jack the Ripper The Green River Killer Serial killers around the world (Amazon.com, none)

One of the lesser known facts of the Civil War is that a large number of women particpated either directly or indirectly in a large number of roles - heroines who acted as nurses, spies, supply stations, way stations of hope for sick soldiers and much more. This collection of books on CD - 6 books spanning 1,000s of pages - details the lives of many brave women of the Civil war and makes for fascinating reading. Table of Contents of the CD: * Women of the War; Their Heroism and Self-Sacrific (Amazon.com, none)

The American Civil War pitted brother against brother, and in the end, it created a nation. Discover the issues in the unprecedented election of 1860, an election that tore a young nation apart.Civil War: America Divided is a breathtaking 10-part journey into the bloodiest war in American history, and more than a retelling of history, it brings history to life. Through historical photos and masterfully crafted battlefield re-enactments, experience the war through the soldier's point-of-view. Civ (Amazon.com, none)

Award-winning historian Eric J. Wittenberg has written a comprehensive sudy of the critical actions on Brinkerhoff's Ridge and East Cavalry Field, fought on July 2 and 3, 1863. In these actions, Union Brig. Gen. David M. Gregg's Second Cavalry Division fought two protracted and important actions along the Union right flank. The fight for Brinkerhoff's Ridge, although relatively small in numbers, prevented the legendary Stonewall Brigade from participating in the Confederate assaults on Culp's (Amazon.com, none)

The Spotlight on America series allows students to experience in-depth views of specific events or historic eras. The lessons reinforce nonfiction reading skills while connecting social studies to other areas of the curriculum. Each book in the Spotlight on America series features: Reading selections and quizzes Lesson plans Student activity pages Readers' Theater Culminating activities Annotated bibliography glossary of terms \nGrade's): 4 - 8 Pages: 80\n (Amazon.com, none)

FULL PAGE FROM THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS DATE 1861.AN ILLUSTRATED WEEKLY NEWSPAPER.WEEKS DATE AS SHOWN ON TOP OF PAGE. SIZE APPROX 15.5 X 11 NCHES(395x280)ALL ARE GENUINE ANTIQUE AND NOT MODERN COPIES, THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS AN ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE (Amazon.com, none)

To the victorious Confederates, it was the Battle of Leesburg. The badly beaten Federals named it for the imposing fortress-like rocky precipice on the northern side of the Potomac near Washington DC - Ball's Bluff. Fought three months to the day after First Manassas (Bull Run) and another in a long line of Federal defeats during the first year of the war - the battle was, as author James Morgan puts it, "a reconnaissance mission gone bad." Federal commander Gen. Charles P. Stone had planned a r (Amazon.com, none)

More than 60,000 books have been published on the Civil War. Most Americans, though, get their ideas about the war why it was fought, what was won, what was lost not from books but from movies, television, and other popular media. In an engaging and accessible survey, Gallagher guides readers through the stories told in recent film and art, showing how they have both reflected and influenced the political, social, and racial currents of their times. The most influential perspective for th (Amazon.com, none)