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University of North Carolina

Documenting the American South: John Hill Hewitt, "War"

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This gives the history of the Civil War from its beginning to the Battle of Richmond in poetic verse written by John Hill Hewitt (1801-1890 CE). The introduction firmly establishes the sourthern sympathies of the writer.
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University of Michigan

Making of America: War Lyrics and Other Poems

For Students 9th - 10th
The University of Michigan offers the full text of "War-lyrics and Other Poems," which was written by a Union sailor and dedicated to former commander, Vice-Admiral David G. Farragut. Users are able to read the text in its entirety, or...