Boys' War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk about the Civil War

Jim Murphy

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Book cover for Boys' War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk about the Civil War
Book cover for Boys' War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk about the Civil War
Book cover for Boys' War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk about the Civil War

Boys' War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk about the Civil War

Boys' War: Confederate and Union Soldiers Talk about the Civil War

Jim Murphy

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Description

First-hand accounts that include diary entries and personal letters describe the experiences of boys, sixteen years old or younger, who fought in the Civil War. "An excellent selection of sepia-toned contemporary photographs augment the text of this informative, moving work." -- School Library Journal, starred review

Critical Reviews

"This wrenching look at our nation's bloodiest conflict through the eyes of its youthful participants serves up history both heartbreaking and enlightening."
-- Publishers Weekly

"This well-researched and readable account provides fresh insight into the human cost of a pivotal event in United States history." -- Horn Book (starred review)

Publishing Information

Publisher: Clarion Books
Pub date: 1993-03-22
Length: 110 pages

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