"Describes disgusting details about daily life during the U.S. Civil War, including housing, food, and sanitation"--Provided by publisher.

United States during the Civil War -- War begins -- Tattered uniforms -- Hard ground, wet bedrolls -- Teeth dullers -- On the march -- Deadly weapons -- Battling germs -- Piles of waste -- Sawbones -- Prison horrors -- Glossary -- Read more -- Internet sites -- Index.