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Arming the Confederacy: How Virginia’s Minerals Forged the Rebel War Machine
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Whisonant, Robert C.

This is a fresh look at the American Civil War from the standpoint of the natural resources necessary to keep the armies in the field. This story of the links between minerals, topography, and the war in western Virginia now comes to light in a way that enhances our understanding of America’s greatest trial. Five mineral products – niter, lead, salt, iron, and coal – were absolutely essen…

Edition
Ed. 1
ISBN/ISSN
978-3-319-14508-2
Collation
XV, 206
Series Title
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Call Number
549 WHI a