Mobley, Joe A.

Weary of war : life on the Confederate home front / Joe A. Mobley. - Westport, Conn. : Praeger, 2008. - xiii, 174 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - Reflections on the Civil War era .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Death, sickness, and despair -- Agriculture, industry, and transportation -- Destitution, poor relief, and ersatz -- Conscription, desertion, and internal conflict -- Slaves, free Blacks, and foreigners -- Refugees, cities, and towns -- Religion, education, and cultural life -- Courtship, marriage, and family life.

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Confederate States of America--Social conditions.
Confederate States of America--Social life and customs.
United States--History--Social aspects.--Civil War, 1861-1865

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