Beyond Their Years: Stories of Sixteen Civil War Children

by Scotti Cohn

Book Overview

Sometimes a war's greatest heroes are its survivors, those who manage to forge new lives despite the tragedy they have experienced. For the sixteen unsung heroes profiled in Beyond Their Years, surviving also meant surrendering their childhood. These children found themselves on the edge of the fray - both in combat and in the throes of daily life - helping, or simply enduring, as best their interrupted youths allowed. Their behind-the-scenes stories...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1493017578
• ISBN13: 9781493017577
• Release Date: December 2015
• Publisher: Globe Pequot Press
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Fascinating!

Imagine being a child during the Civil War. What was life like? This captivating book gives you a glimpse into the lives of 16 diverse and fascinating children. Their lives are sure to impact yours!