This unique book offers a poetic perspective on one of the most tumultuous periods in American history: the Civil War. Kinahan Cornwallis, a writer and journalist who lived through the war, uses verse to tell the story of the conflict and its aftermath, from the early battles to the final surrender. With vivid imagery and a keen eye for detail, Cornwallis paints a rich and complex portrait of a nation divided. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.