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Word Nerds Unite! shares fascinating word meanings for fans of Wordle, Scrabble, and other word games.

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Think you know your Civil War History? No matter how well-versed you think you are in Civil War facts and trivia, this book will enlighten and entertain you with little-known details of one of the most important events in American history.

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This retitled and repackaged favorite features timely updating of the most interesting words and phrases and the whole story of where these words and phrases originated.

This guide to the language used by the generation whose lived and fought during the Civil War explains words and phrases (including nicknames and slang) that were commonly used. Examples of words and phrases are illustrated throughout with period art and photos.

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Fifty-three fascinating tales introduce readers to the people, places, and events that shaped a nation and changed the world. Indexed and illustrated.

Which Confederate general wore an ostrich plume in his hat? How many immigrants came to the North during the war? How many came to the South? These and more than 1, 600 other fascinating questions are answered in this entertaining volume from the author of A Treasury of Civil War Tales. Illustrated.

A collection of fascinating anecdotes and colorful stories organized by topics and not by chronology, Civil War Curiosities offers a rare glimpse into unusual and often bizarre persons, attitudes, and events that enhance our understanding of the Civil War. Illustrated throughout.

Unusual, Interesting, and Little-Known Stories of Texas

When the Civil War broke out, leaders on both sides had to develop strategies for fighting the conflict and considered almost any suggestion. This book chronicles some of the most intriguing and unusual plans devised by these leaders.

Stonewall Jackson's death is but one example of Confederate killing Confederate or Yankee killing Yankee. No war was as intense and chaotic as the American Civil War. Author Webb Garrison has brought together Jackson's story and 150 other instances of friendly fire in this unique book that strips away the romanticism of the Civil War.

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Why You Say It by WEBB B. GARRISON. Illustrated by Henry R. Martin. FOREWORD: Words and phrases are like persons. Some are dull and stodgy, while others are very good company indeed. It is from the ranks of the latter group that the words in this volume have been selected. Interest is the standard which determined whether or not a particular word or phrase should be included. Dedicated though it is to the general reader, it may be used with co...

In the more than 140 years since the end of the American Civil War, the American language has changed considerably. The meanings of many words and phrases that were in common use at the time have become obscure or lost completely. Featuring over 2, 500 entries, this title lets you discover the vibrant and colourful lingo of the American Civil War.

Are you at the "end of your rope, " wouldn't it be nice if someone would throw you an "olive branch" at the "eleventh hour" instead of "passing the buck"? "Why You Say It "explores the history of these and over six hundred other common and uncommon phrases in an intriguing and entertaining way. Have you ever wondered what rhubarb and angry mobs have in common, why we call them red-letter days, or what loaded for bear actually means? With delig...

Have you ever woken up on the "wrong side of the bed"? Did you make it to that early morning meeting by the "skin of your teeth"? Was your "heart in the right place" when you proposed that idea, even though you "couldn't hold a candle" to the guy next to you who was "born with a silver spoon in his mouth"? If you've ever wondered what that word or phrase you just heard means, "What's in a Word?" is just the book for you. If you love words, thi...