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The Encyclopedia of Civil War Usage

The Encyclopedia of Civil War Usage

The Encyclopedia of Civil War Usage

Webb B. Garrison / Webb BGarrison

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Editorial:
Turner Publishing Company
Año de edición:
2001
Materia
Historia de América
ISBN:
9781581821864

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This guide to the language used by the generation whose lived and fought during the Civil War explains words and phrases (including nicknames and slang) that were commonly used. Examples of words and phrases are illustrated throughout with period art and photos.

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