The Civil War: Strange & Fascinating Facts
by Burke Davis
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Author: Burke DavisEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1988-12-12
ISBN: 0517371510
Number of pages: 256
Publisher: Wings
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Book Review: The First, and Still the Best of All Civil War Trivia Books!
Summary: 5 Stars
When "The Civil War: Strange & Fascinating Facts" or, "Our Incredible Civil War" was first published in 1960, America was on the eve of "celebrating" the 100 anniversary of that poignant, defining moment in our history. We were also on the verge of finally bringing those rights to Black Americans that rightfully should have been granted after Appomattox.
Burke Davis' book was an instant bestseller then. And almost 45 years later still is.
Mr. Davis covers the all of the major and minor incidents of the Civil War, from 1812 war veteran and Gettysburg civilian John Burns grabbing his musket and going to fight alongside the Union Iron Brigade at that decisive battle, to the tragedy of Confederate Isidore Guillen, who inherited the horse that his two brothers were killed riding on, only to be mortally wounded himself, to the humorous story of Jason the mule, who would go into the tent of a Confederate colonel late at night because that colonel resembled his owner!
Davis also cites practically all of the amazing inventions of the Civil War, and he was the first historian to cite the story of the C.S.S. Hunley, the Rebel sub that was the first to sink an enemy vessel, but went down with all hands in Charleston Harbor.
There are also enthralling chapters on foreigners who served on both sides, on spies,on famous sea battles, including the one between the U.S.S. Kearsarge and the C.S.S Alabama in the French harbor of Cherbourg, thousands of miles away from North and South,and yes, there is even a chapter on sex in the Civil War too.
This book is a treasure trove for Civil War enthusiasts (I have sent copies of it to my friends) - and the word "trivia" demeans its importance. But I couldn't think of another word to describe it in my review title.
Thank You Very Much for this book, Mr. Burke Davis.
Summary of The Civil War: Strange & Fascinating Facts
Wonderfully entertaining look at some intriguing oddities, unusual incidents, and colorful personalities connected with the Civil War. Includes 25 names the war was known by, personal quirks of Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, and more,Humor Books
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