History explodes
in this activity guide spanning the turmoil preceding
secession, the first shots fired at Fort Sumter, the
fierce battles on land and sea, and finally the Confederate
surrender at Appomattox. Making butternut dye for a
Rebel uniform, learning drills and signals with flags,
decoding wigwag, baking hardtack, reenacting battles,
and making a medicine kit bring this pivotal period
in our nation's history to life.
Fascinating sidebars tell of slaves escaping on the
Underground Railroad, the adventures of nine-year-old
drummer boy Johnny Clem, animal mascots who traveled
with the troops, and friendships between enemies.
The resource section includes short biographies of important
figures from both sides of the war, listings of Civil
War sites across the country, pertinent Web sites, glossary,
and an index.
