Leo T. reviewed The Surrender at Appomattox (Cornerstones of Freedom. Second Series) on + 1775 more book reviews
Nicely done, including some detail we didn't know or have forgotten. Many drawings and photos accompany the text. The first page includes the firing on Ft. Sumter and the causes of war when Lincoln was elected. A few pages summarize four years of war, followed by three pages on firearms for some reason, and five pages on the plight of Lee's army in March 1865. An actual letter from Lee to Grant as they discuss the surrender is shown. Lee tried to break out, but failed, and then we are to 9 April 1865, told carefully as that is the focus of the book. Lee's troops stacked arms on April 12th.
I especially liked the drawing of the homefolks greeting the returning Union soldiers on page 39. We used to sing 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home' in fifth grade. I don't know whether five of my great-great grandfathers served, but two of the eight were in the Union Army and one was drafted into the rebel army. He was captured and his fate was unknown by his wife and two kids until he walked home one day in 1865.
Includes a very short bibliography, weak index, decent glossary, and a good timeline.
I especially liked the drawing of the homefolks greeting the returning Union soldiers on page 39. We used to sing 'When Johnny Comes Marching Home' in fifth grade. I don't know whether five of my great-great grandfathers served, but two of the eight were in the Union Army and one was drafted into the rebel army. He was captured and his fate was unknown by his wife and two kids until he walked home one day in 1865.
Includes a very short bibliography, weak index, decent glossary, and a good timeline.
