Florida's Civil War: Terrible Sacrifices (State Narratives of Civil War)

Synopsis

Though Far From The Major Theaters Of Battle, Floridians Experienced Every Facet Of The Civil War. While Most Florida Soldiers Fought For The Confederacy, Many Floridians, Including Former Slaves, Enlisted With The Union. Families Were Divided And Partisanship Tore Communities Apart. The One Notable Battle Fought In Florida, The Battle Of Olustee, Was Disproportionately Bloody. Florida's Civil War Highlights The Diverse Experiences Of Florida's Population. Whether Confederate Or Unionist, Free Or Slave, Male Or Female, No Floridian Could Escape The War's Impact. A Concise Narrative Of Life On The Home Front, This Book Explores How Floridians Endured The War. Preface -- 1. The Gates Of Hell -- 2. In The Midst Of A Hostile Country -- 3. Florida May Be Lost -- 4. Florida Will Not Be Ashamed Of Her Sons -- 5. They Are Just Glorious -- 6. Make Ready To Go -- 7. Dire Necessities -- 8. Anxiety And Suffering -- 9. This Unequal Struggle -- 10. The Whole Affair Was Bungled -- 11. A New Life -- Epilogue: The Lonesome Soldiers -- Bibliography -- Index. Tracy J. Revels. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 175-189) And Index.