Condition: Good, with handling/shelf wear and chipping to the dust jacket.
1st Edition.
The American Civil War was perhaps the most traumatic event to happen in U.S. history. It was a war in which brother fought brother literally. Thousands died in combat and even more were claimed by disease. After 5 years the war finally came to an end when U.S. grant and Robert E. Lee, the commanders of the opposing armies met and Lee surrendered his army. This book, another of the famous Landmark Series of the 1950's and 60's tells of the hardships that the soldiers faced and what made the war so horrible for those in it. An easy read book designed originally for younger readers, older people will appreciate it as well.
