Civil War Curiosities

Civil War Curiosities by Webb Garrison. Published by Rutledge Hill Press, Nashville, TN, 1996. 1st Edition 10th Printing. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: VG. Slight edge wear, content excellent. 281 Pgs. ISBN 155853315X. LCCN 94-32169. Strange Stories, Oddities, Events, and Coincidences. This book uncovers those unusual persons, attitudes, and events that take you beyond a textbook understanding of the Civil War. A collection of fascinating anecdotes and colorful stories, this book covers a wide variety of subjects, including ''newfangled'' weapons that changed the nature of war, the press' outrageous inaccuracy in covering the conflict, the phenomenon of ''silent battles,'' and various disguises, atrocities and mix-ups. Description text copyright 2005 BooksForComfort. Item ID 9420.