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 Romantic
Tales - U.S. Civil War
The Civil War provides an amazing backdrop for countless stories of romance and
heroism.
STORY
A More Perfect Union
by John A. Broussard
© 2003
John A. Broussard
Kate McKenzie loses her husband at
the Battle of Manassas. Facing the difficulty of running a farm alone, she
discovers wounded Union spy David Lawford in her barn. Strangers join
forces and soon discover that life and love can come from the ashes of
war.
AUTHOR INTERVIEW
- HISTORICAL DISCUSSION
 Tom
Orrell provides an outstanding interview discussing his Civil War historical
fiction novel "Shenandoah Whispers and
Echoes". He gives readers a glimpse into his rich knowledge of the
Civil War and exposes some of the myths and injustices
about the war in the Shenandoah Valley. Check out his interview at Tom Orrell: Shenandoah Whispers and Echoes
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ARTICLES
An Introduction: The U.S. Civil War
The
U.S. Civil War took place between the American Union and the eleven seceded
Southern states that formed the Confederate States of America.
Clara Barton
Clara Barton was the founder of the American Red Cross. She played an important role during the U.S.
Civil War.
Facts About the Civil War
When
we study history, there are always facts that help us build a strong foundation
of knowledge.
Life At Home
The Cost of Home & Housing
Even going back only thirty years, the cost of cars, houses, and clothes are
vastly different than today. Such is the case when viewing the cost of
homes and housing during the Civil War. How far did a citizen go with $40, $100,
or $1,000?
Pass Me the Soap
Maintaining cleanliness was important to the men and women of the Civil War
period. What did they use instead of toothpaste?
The Women of War
Unlike most countries around the globe, women
in America had been participants of progress. Women had endured the trials
of the Frontier. Rugged living conditions, inclement weather, and raising
families had honed their resistance to surrendering to hardship.
CIVIL WAR
RE-ENACTORS
 Stan & Ruth Bukowski
Stan and Ruth Bukowski know what it is to step into the past. Passionate
history buffs of the Civil War period, this husband and wife team have
experienced what others have only imagined. Their interest in the Civil
War has led them upon a fourteen year journey as Civil War re-enactors,
Hollywood extras, and participants in independent film projects. |
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