Webb Garrison's Civil War dictionary : an illustrated guide to the everyday language of soldiers and civilians
Summary
"This volume explores standard, slang, and substitute words and phrases in the vocabulary of both Billy Yank and Johnny Reb and their civilian contemporaries. It deals with syntax, battle sectors, and weapons and their components. Prisons, nicknames, generals, officeholders, named guns, horses, ship... Full description
Summary: |
"This volume explores standard, slang, and substitute words and phrases in the vocabulary of both Billy Yank and Johnny Reb and their civilian contemporaries. It deals with syntax, battle sectors, and weapons and their components. Prisons, nicknames, generals, officeholders, named guns, horses, ships, and a few famous mascots are also treated"--P. 7. |
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Physical Description: |
350 p. : ill., ports. ; 22 cm. |
Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 346-350). |
ISBN: |
9781581826753 (pbk.) 1581826753 (pbk.) |