A comprehensive and historically significant song collection this massive volume captures the hopes and tragedy of the Civil War era. Songs are grouped into the following categories: The Union The Confederacy Lincoln UniversalSentiments Soldiers Songs Battles Negro Spirituals & Abolitionist Songs The Lighter Side and Post Bellum. A special feature of this text is the inclusion of authentic formal and informal portraits plus depicting militaryencampment of the aftermath of the battle. Arranged for voice with piano accompaniment and guitar chords.