Albert Nofi tells the story of the American War through a range of insightful essays, anecdotes, and facts.
Did you know.
- During the final days of the war, some Richmond citizens would throw ``Starvation Parties,`` at which elegantly attired guests would gather at soirees where the finest silver and crystal tableware was used, though there were usually no refreshments except water.
- Union Rear-Admiral Goldsborough was nicknamed ``Old Guts,`` not so much for his combativeness as for his heft.
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