Poems and Songs of the Civil War

Patriots, historians, & poets will find this original anthology of poetry & songs from the Civil War era both enlightening & enjoyable. Covers the secession of South Carolina & the opening battle at Ft. Sumter to Lee's surrender at Appomattox & Lincoln's assassination. The material is grouped by theme & each section is organized chronologically, from the beginning of the war through Reconstruction. The themes are: Separation, Soldiers, Deeds of Valor, Enemies & Friends, Family, In Memoriam, Gettysburg, The End of the Struggle, Lincoln, The Heritage, Brotherhood, Famous Lyrics, & Songs of the Civil War. Each section opens with an introduction that places the works in historical perspective. Biographical info. Index of first lines.