<div>An illustrated compendium of obscure facts and little-known wonders from the Civil War Era, a perfect gift for history buffs and Civil war enthusiasts. With three million soldiers scattered along a 10,000-mile front and more than 1,000 engagements, the Civil War was one in which fascinating anecdotes, colorful stories, humorous tales, and unusual coincidences were frequent. Historian Webb Garrison has gathered together these hidden gems in this fully illustrated and indexed book. The Amazing Civil War is an intriguing untold history of the war between the states by the author of the bestselling Civil War Curiosities.</div>

The Amazing Civil War

<div>Containing updated editions of the What’s in a Word and Why You Say it, this compendium reveals the history of common words and phrases. Are you a lover of language? Awaken your passion for words, and savor the sheer deliciousness of the things people say! Casual Lex holds the hidden pleasures found in our usage of words. This fresh edition of two etymology classics by Webb Garrison will turn you on to the fascinating—and often surprising—stories behind everyday words and phrases. Experience Casual Lex and discover:<ul><li>The phrase hell on wheels comes from the early American practice of renting railway flatcars to create rolling casinos and brothels bound for the Wild West.</li><li>Gibberish was the word coined by English villagers to describe the hard-to-understand dialects of certain bands of Gypsies.</li><li>Gymnasium comes from the Greek word gymnos, which means “naked”—Greek athletes trained and competed in the nude.</li></ul> If your joy of language has been aroused, then many more surprises await you. After all, even the most formal users of our language can benefit from a little Casual Lex “A rather good book to have at hand.” —Kirkus Reviews on Why You Say It </div>

Casual Lex

<div>A compendium containing the origins and history of some of the most common words and phrases in the English language. Once upon a time . . . Tying the knot actually involved tying a knot—not saying vows. Meanwhile, a thinking cap wasn’t just a cute idea for schoolchildren, but an actual hat worn by scholars in the Middle Ages. Oh, and when you make no bones about something, you should consider yourself lucky you aren’t choking on a chicken foot. What’s in a Word? answers the question it poses, more than three hundred times over. You’ll learn which side of the bed is the wrong side, and why the word “nickname” is simply the product of slurred speech. Webb Garrison’s etymological journey through the origins of words and phrases, both common and obscure, is sure to fascinate wordsmiths of every stripe.</div>

What's in a Word?

<div>The Civil War is most often described as one in which brother fought against brother. But the most devastating war fought on American soil was also one in which women demonstrated heroic deeds, selfless acts, and courage beyond measure. Women mobilized soup kitchens and relief societies. Women cared for wounded soldiers. Women were effective spies. And it is estimated that 300 women fought on the battlefields, usually disguised as men. The most fascinating Civil War women include:<ul><li>Harriet Tubman, a former slave, who led hundreds of fellow slaves to freedom on the Underground Railroad</li><li>Four hundred women who were seized in Roswell, Georgia, deported to Indiana, and vanished without a trace</li><li>Belle Boyd, the "Siren of the Shenandoah," who at the age of seventeen killed a Union soldier</li><li>"Crazy" Elizabeth Van Lew, who deliberately fostered the impression that she was eccentric so that she could be an effective spy for the North</li></ul>"The poor fellow sprang from my hands and fell back quivering in the agonies of death. A bullet had passed between my body and the right arm which supported him, cutting through my sleeve and passing through his chest from shoulder to shoulder." ?Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross"We were all amused and disgusted at the sight of a thing that nothing but the debased and depraved Yankee nation could produce. [A woman] was dressed in the full uniform of a Federal surgeon. She was not good looking, and of course had tongue enough for a regiment of men." ?Captain Benedict J. Semmes, describing Mary Walker, M.D.</div>

Amazing Women of the Civil War

<div>Civil War buffs, be warned: Webb Garrison&rsquo;s Curiosities of the Civil War may catch you off guard.Packed with obscurities and bizarre anecdotes, it spills over with specifics you&rsquo;ve likely never heard. Debated, reenacted, and analyzed, the Civil War has been the subject of countless books, films, and scholarly research&mdash;many of them quite repetitious. This nuanced perspective on the war provides a glimpse beyond the bloody battles, casualties, and political conflict. You'll discover:<ul><li>The first sitting president to be exposed to enemy fire</li><li>What badgers, pigeons, and bear cubs had in common during the war</li><li>Which of Stonewall Jackson&rsquo;s limbs received its own proper burial</li><li>The turtle-shaped ship designed to douse its opponents with boiling water</li><li>Which Confederate general was responsible for introducing camels to the Southwest</li></ul>This cache of peculiar characters and stories will deepen your understanding of the war and the people who engaged in it.</div>

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What's in a Word?

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