Varhola, Michael O., 1966-

Everyday life during the Civil War / Civil War by Michael J. Varhola. - Cincinnati, Ohio : Writer's Digest Books, c1952. - 274 p. : ill. ; 23 cm.

"A guide for writers, students and historians"--Cover.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 234-242) and index.

North and South; one nation, two peoples -- Wages, currency, clothing and dry goods -- Life in city, town and country -- Food and diet -- Fun and games; how people entertained themselves -- The civil war viewed from the home front -- Brothers at war; Billy Yank,Johnny Reb -- Slang and idiom -- Technology -- Arms, equipment and uniforms -- Civil war time line.

0898799228 (pbk. : alk. paper) 9780898799224 (pbk. : alk. paper)

99045940


United States--History--Social aspects.--Civil War, 1861-1865
United States--Social life and customs--1783-1865.

E 468.9 / .V37 1952