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Civil War, 1861-1865

Pink and Say

Patricia Polacco

Say Curtis describes his meeting with Pinkus Aylee, a black soldier, during the Civil War, and their capture by Southern troops. Based on a true story about the author's great-great-grandfather.

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Causes of the Civil War

James F. Epperson

"Explains the causes of the American Civil War, including legislative efforts to prevent the conflict, and the rising sectional tensions during the 1850s that ultimately led to rebellion by the Southe

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The Battle of Gettysburg

Michael Burgan

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History of the Civil War, 1861-1865

James Ford Rhodes

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Civil War

John E. Stanchak

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 S

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The River Between Us

Richard Peck

During the early days of the Civil War, the Pruitt family takes in two mysterious young ladies who have fled New Orleans to come north to Illinois.

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Brady's Civil War

Webb Garrison

Contents: Introduction; Civilian and Military Leaders; Companies and Regiments; Dress and Insignia; Camp Life; The Battlefields; The Weapons; War on the Water; Transportation; Feats of Engineering; Sp

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Rifles for Watie

Harold Keith

Sixteen-year-old Jeff can't wait to join the Union Army and fight against Stand Watie, leader of the Cherokee Indian rebels.

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Spies for the Blue and Gray

Harnett Thomas Kane

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Me and Willie and Pa

F. N. Monjo

President Lincoln's youngest son recounts his own and his family's experience during their four years in the White House.

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