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An aristocratic member of a prominent Philadelphia family, Sidney George Fisher was a prolific man of letters. He kept a diary that chronicled not only daily life in America's second city but also the key political, social, and cultural events of the 19th century. This book talks about the Fisher's diary written during the Civil War.

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"... of real value, as Fisher's journal provides an excellent resource for teachers interested in the Civil War home front." -Civil War History "An invaluable source for those immediately interested in Northern Democrats during the war." -H-Net Reviews "Provides a tantalizing portrait of the city during the Civil War era..." -Pennsylvania Heritage

A Philadelphia Perspective The Civil War Diary

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    A Paperback / softback by Sidney George Fisher, Jonathan W. White

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      Publisher: Fordham University Press
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 15/04/2007
      ISBN13: 9780823227280, 978-0823227280
      ISBN10: 0823227286

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      An aristocratic member of a prominent Philadelphia family, Sidney George Fisher was a prolific man of letters. He kept a diary that chronicled not only daily life in America's second city but also the key political, social, and cultural events of the 19th century. This book talks about the Fisher's diary written during the Civil War.

      Trade Review
      "... of real value, as Fisher's journal provides an excellent resource for teachers interested in the Civil War home front." -Civil War History "An invaluable source for those immediately interested in Northern Democrats during the war." -H-Net Reviews "Provides a tantalizing portrait of the city during the Civil War era..." -Pennsylvania Heritage

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