Minnesota in the Civil War: An Illustrated History

This lavishly illustrated, richly detailed book presents for the first time a comprehensive picture of Minnesota's contribution to the nation's epic struggle during the Civil War. From diaries and letters, diaries and newspaper accounts, the words of the men who fought convey the terror of battle, the drudgery of marching, the fear of death, and the honour of camaraderie. In addition to the extensive use of first-hand accounts of the war, this book contains many seldom-seen contemporary photographs, portraits and artefacts drawn from the Minnesota Historical Society's outstanding collections.Kenneth Carley is the author of 'Minnesota in the Civil War: An Illustrated History', published 2000 under ISBN 9780873513876 and ISBN 0873513878.