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Faces of the Civil War: An Album of Union Soldiers and Their Stories
This collection of Civil War stories focuses on Union soldiers, showcasing their portraits and individual experiences. It highlights the popularity of cartes de visite as tokens of remembrance during the war and the subsequent boom in photograph albums. The book traces the lives of ordinary soldiers, from their motivations for enlisting to their wartime service and postwar struggles. Many stories detail the lasting physical and psychological wounds of war. The text provides personal insights into the diverse backgrounds and fates of these men, often revealing the pain and difficulties they faced long after the battles ceased. The volume contains not just personal narratives but also historical context, like the influence of photography and the politics surrounding the war.
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You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
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Get the Book now from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Faces-Civil-War-Soldiers-Stories/dp/0801878764?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=2d405dc653dadb6dc82a498aa158513e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
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By Book ShelterThis collection of Civil War stories focuses on Union soldiers, showcasing their portraits and individual experiences. It highlights the popularity of cartes de visite as tokens of remembrance during the war and the subsequent boom in photograph albums. The book traces the lives of ordinary soldiers, from their motivations for enlisting to their wartime service and postwar struggles. Many stories detail the lasting physical and psychological wounds of war. The text provides personal insights into the diverse backgrounds and fates of these men, often revealing the pain and difficulties they faced long after the battles ceased. The volume contains not just personal narratives but also historical context, like the influence of photography and the politics surrounding the war.
You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
https://linktr.ee/book_shelter
Get the Book now from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Faces-Civil-War-Soldiers-Stories/dp/0801878764?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=2d405dc653dadb6dc82a498aa158513e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl
You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms:
https://linktr.ee/book_shelter
Get the Book now from Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Faces-Civil-War-Soldiers-Stories/dp/0801878764?&linkCode=ll1&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=2d405dc653dadb6dc82a498aa158513e&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl