The Civil War (1860-1864)
If you enjoy this novel....
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Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
Scarlett O'Hara faces the Civil War, the fight to keep her plantation, and passionate romance with courage, even if it is laced with a bit of ruthlessness. This classic book written in gives a fictional account of the Civil War from the point of view of those who sided with the Confederacy.
Awards: Pulitzer Prize for fiction
National Book Award - American Booksellers Association
Reviews: "Don't sell this as primarily a novel of the Civil War. Sell it rather as a novel in human emotions against the background of the Civil War and its aftermath. It has the finer qualities of So Red The Rose, -- the authentic picture of people and places and incidents, something of the moonlight and honeysuckle of the glamorous Old South, much of the traditions and manner of life and thought." Kirkus Reviews (Kirkus Review June 30, 1936 posted online Nov 2, 2011)
Scarlett O'Hara faces the Civil War, the fight to keep her plantation, and passionate romance with courage, even if it is laced with a bit of ruthlessness. This classic book written in gives a fictional account of the Civil War from the point of view of those who sided with the Confederacy.
Awards: Pulitzer Prize for fiction
National Book Award - American Booksellers Association
Reviews: "Don't sell this as primarily a novel of the Civil War. Sell it rather as a novel in human emotions against the background of the Civil War and its aftermath. It has the finer qualities of So Red The Rose, -- the authentic picture of people and places and incidents, something of the moonlight and honeysuckle of the glamorous Old South, much of the traditions and manner of life and thought." Kirkus Reviews (Kirkus Review June 30, 1936 posted online Nov 2, 2011)
Then find out what really happened with....
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Fields of Fury The American Civil War by James M. McPherson
This book written for youth was put together by the author with the knowledge he used for his Pulitzer prize winning book: Battle Cry for Freedom. The illustrations, amazing photographs, and maps give you a quick and easy understanding of the civil war.
Awards: IRA (International Reading Assocation) Children's and Young Adult Book Award - 2003
Reviews: "Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Battle Cry of Freedom," James M. McPherson, has again tapped his unparalleled knowledge of the American Civil War to produce his latest non-fiction children's book on the subject. From start to finish, it's a fascinating look back at the most significant conflict on American soil, bringing to life the drama and tragedy through impeccably researched facts and personal anecdotes. "Fields of Fury" is rich in detail and thorough in its scope, yet remarkably concise and beautifully edited into clear chapters and subsections, allowing for easy reference as well as casual browsing."- Vicki Arkoff (Midwest Book Review, "Vicki's Bookshelf" column, March 2003)
This book written for youth was put together by the author with the knowledge he used for his Pulitzer prize winning book: Battle Cry for Freedom. The illustrations, amazing photographs, and maps give you a quick and easy understanding of the civil war.
Awards: IRA (International Reading Assocation) Children's and Young Adult Book Award - 2003
Reviews: "Pulitzer Prize-winning author of "Battle Cry of Freedom," James M. McPherson, has again tapped his unparalleled knowledge of the American Civil War to produce his latest non-fiction children's book on the subject. From start to finish, it's a fascinating look back at the most significant conflict on American soil, bringing to life the drama and tragedy through impeccably researched facts and personal anecdotes. "Fields of Fury" is rich in detail and thorough in its scope, yet remarkably concise and beautifully edited into clear chapters and subsections, allowing for easy reference as well as casual browsing."- Vicki Arkoff (Midwest Book Review, "Vicki's Bookshelf" column, March 2003)
Find Out More....
Civil War 150 on History.com: Find out more about the deadliest battles of the Civil War, its weapons, and other interesting facts from the era with this interactive website. http://www.history.com/interactives/civil-war-150#/home
Sherman's March to the Sea - Eyewitness History: Scarlett O'Hara is trapped in Atlanta with the coming of the Yankees. This webpage includes a real life account from Dolly Sumner Lunt's diary of the same event. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/sherman.htm
Sherman's March to the Sea - Eyewitness History: Scarlett O'Hara is trapped in Atlanta with the coming of the Yankees. This webpage includes a real life account from Dolly Sumner Lunt's diary of the same event. http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/sherman.htm
Putting on a Crinoline Dress- mmjudard: Ever wonder how the ladies in Gone with the Wind put on those dresses? Here is a wonderful YouTube video of a girl doing a demonstration. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGzYySi02bI