The following books are about various aspects of The Civil War. If you enjoyed this unit, you may be interested in reading more! I have not read all of these texts but have included a blurb to give you an idea. See Mrs. Swiatocha if you have any questions. Happy Reading!
Note: Uncle Toms's Cabin and The Red Badge of Courage are linked to free ebooks. Click on the title or the image for access. In the slide show, click on the cover for a description of the book.
Note: Uncle Toms's Cabin and The Red Badge of Courage are linked to free ebooks. Click on the title or the image for access. In the slide show, click on the cover for a description of the book.
Uncle Tom's Cabin, by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Uncle Tom's Cabin is the most popular, influential and controversial book written by an American. Stowe s rich, panoramic novel passionately dramatizes why the whole of America is implicated in and responsible for the sin of slavery, and resoundingly concludes that only 'repentance, justice and mercy' will prevent the onset of 'the wrath of Almighty God!'.
The Red Badge of Courage, by Stephen Crane
With thoughts of valor on his mind, a young man — barely past the age of manhood — enlists with the Union Army during the American Civil War. When he finally arrives at his first battle, fear and doubts of his own bravery invade his thoughts as he readies himself for combat. When the fighting intensifies, the young private turns and runs away. Ashamed of his cowardice, he continues forward in his duty to his country and looks to atone for his cowardice with a combat wound, also known as a red badge of courage.
With thoughts of valor on his mind, a young man — barely past the age of manhood — enlists with the Union Army during the American Civil War. When he finally arrives at his first battle, fear and doubts of his own bravery invade his thoughts as he readies himself for combat. When the fighting intensifies, the young private turns and runs away. Ashamed of his cowardice, he continues forward in his duty to his country and looks to atone for his cowardice with a combat wound, also known as a red badge of courage.