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Florida's civil war : terrible sacrifices / Tracy J. Revels.

Author/creator Revels, Tracy J., 1963- author.
Format Book and Print
Publication Info Macon, Georgia : Mercer University Press, [2016]
Description197 pages : illustrations, maps ; 24 cm
Subject(s)
Contents Preface -- 1. The gates of hell -- 2. In the midst of a hostile country -- 3. Florida may be lost -- 4. Florida will not be ashamed of her sons -- 5. they are just glorious -- 6. Make ready to go -- 7. Dire necessities -- 8. Anxiety and suffering -- 9. This unequal struggle -- 10. The whole affair was bungled -- 11. A new life -- Epilogue: the lonesome soldiers -- Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract Though far from the major theaters of battle, Floridians experienced every facet of the Civil War. While most Florida soldiers fought for the Confederacy, many Floridians, including former slaves, enlisted with the Union. Families were divided and partisanship tore communities apart. The one notable battle fought in Florida, the Battle of Olustee, was disproportionately bloody. FLORIDA'S CIVIL WAR highlights the diverse experiences of Florida's population. Whether Confederate or Unionist, free or slave, male or female, no Floridian could escape the war's impact. A concise narrative of life on the home front, this book explores how Floridians endured the war.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages 175-189) and index.
Genre/formHistory.
LCCN 2016042412
ISBN9780881465891 (hardback : alk. paper)
ISBN0881465895 (hardback : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks E470.7 .R48 2016 ✔ Available Place Hold