The Spotsylvania Stump: What an Artifact Can Tell Us about the Civil War

by John Micklos Jr (Author)

The bloody Battle of Spotsylvania Court House took place in May 1864. The frantic back-and-forth fighting at an area now called the Bloody Angle was among the fiercest single-day battles of the entire Civil War. How did the bullet-riddled stump of a once-mighty oak tree there become a symbol of the conflict? What can its story tell us about that day's battle and the broader history of the Civil War? Readers will out the answers to these questions and discover more of what the Spotsylvania Stump can tell us about history.
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Gr 4-6--This series offers a unique way to approach historical events that will appeal to history buffs. Things as different as a brass inkstand and a lowly stump serve as reminders of major events when their stories are told. Each title gives the background of the individuals involved and the events, as well as describing the part each object played. Sidebars address related topics such as the way female, Indigenous, and Black persons were affected by events. Text boxes provide additional facts, while archival photos, images, and maps show the key players and places. A section in the back matter offers a list of museums, parks, historical sites, and other sources for further exploration. There are also suggested books and internet sites. VERDICT This series will serve well for research projects and offers a unique way to introduce important events.

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Classification
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9781496695796
Lexile Measure
700
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Capstone Press
Publication date
August 01, 2021
Series
Smithsonian Artifacts from the American Past
BISAC categories
JNF025130 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Military & Wars
JNF025270 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States - Civil War Period
JNF025260 - Juvenile Nonfiction | History | Symbols, Monuments, National Parks, Etc.
Library of Congress categories
History
19th century
United States
Virginia
Civil War, 1861-1865
Antiquities
Trees
Exhibitions
National Museum of American History (U.S.)
Spotsylvania Court House, Battle of, Va., 186
Spotsylvania

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