Reviews
"An unexpected bonus in the book is the extensive introduction to the letters written by Lucy Bailey. ... Dr. Bailey ties many specific letters into ... larger issues, adding to the value of reading the letters themselves and making the book of interest to a much broader range of readers and researchers." - Ohio Civil War Genealogy Journal, "An unexpected bonus in the book is the extensive introduction to the letters written by Lucy Bailey. ... Dr. Bailey ties many specific letters into ... larger issues, adding to the value of reading the letters themselves and making the book of interest to a much broader range of readers and researchers." -- Ohio Civil War Genealogy Journal, (T)he collection of 168 letters published in this volume shines light on the indispensable role letter writing played during the Civil War. Fortunately, for those interested in civilian life during this period, the editors have provided us with a much richer analysis, from the roles these letters played in war to the insight they provide of changing social culture." — Indiana Magazine of History, "(T)he collection of 168 letters published in this volume shines light on the indispensable role letter writing played during the Civil War. Fortunately, for those interested in civilian life during this period, the editors have provided us with a much richer analysis, from the roles these letters played in war to the insight they provide of changing social culture." - Indiana Magazine of History, "Every now and again we can thank the pack rats of the world that historic treasures remain to be discovered in attics, basements, and forgotten archives. This collection is one such gift from the past." -- Ohioana Quarterly, "Every now and again we can thank the pack rats of the world that historic treasures remain to be discovered in attics, basements, and forgotten archives. This collection is one such gift from the past." - Ohioana Quarterly, "(T)he collection of 168 letters published in this volume shines light on the indispensable role letter writing played during the Civil War. Fortunately, for those interested in civilian life during this period, the editors have provided us with a much richer analysis, from the roles these letters played in war to the insight they provide of changing social culture." -- Indiana Magazine of History, "Every now and again we can thank the pack rats of the world that historic treasures remain to be discovered in attics, basements, and forgotten archives. This collection is one such gift from the past."-- Ohioana Quarterly, Every now and again we can thank the pack rats of the world that historic treasures remain to be discovered in attics, basements, and forgotten archives. This collection is one such gift from the past." — Ohioana Quarterly, An unexpected bonus in the book is the extensive introduction to the letters written by Lucy Bailey. ... Dr. Bailey ties many specific letters into ... larger issues, adding to the value of reading the letters themselves and making the book of interest to a much broader range of readers and researchers." — Ohio Civil War Genealogy Journal, "(T)he collection of 168 letters published in this volume shines light on the indispensable role letter writing played during the Civil War. Fortunately, for those interested in civilian life during this period, the editors have provided us with a much richer analysis, from the roles these letters played in war to the insight they provide of changing social culture."-- Indiana Magazine of History, "An unexpected bonus in the book is the extensive introduction to the letters written by Lucy Bailey.... Dr. Bailey ties many specific letters into...larger issues, adding to the value of reading the letters themselves and making the book of interest to a much broader range of readers and researchers."-- Ohio Civil War Genealogy Journal
