Storm Over the Land: A Profile of the Civil War — Kindle Edition
Storm Over the Land: A Profile of the Civil War is a Kindle edition presenting Carl Sandburg’s writings on the American Civil War, selected from his biography Abraham Lincoln: The War Years. The listing describes a chronicle spanning battles from Sumter to Gettysburg, with illustrations and maps.
At a glance
- Civil War writings selected from Sandburg’s Pulitzer Prize-winning presidential biography Abraham Lincoln: The War Years.
- The listing describes coverage ranging from Sumter to Shiloh and Antietam to Gettysburg.
- Illustrations and maps are noted in the book description.
- Kindle edition supports screen readers and includes enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Draws on a larger Lincoln biography while focusing on the Civil War period.
- The illustrations and maps offer visual context alongside the historical narrative.
- Screen Reader support and Word Wise may assist some Kindle readers.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Publisher | Mariner Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | October 20, 2015 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 479 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0544798878 |
| File size | 78.5 MB |
|---|---|
| Screen Reader | Supported |
| Enhanced typesetting | Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Enabled |
| Page Flip | Enabled |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers seeking a Civil War chronicle drawn from Carl Sandburg’s Lincoln biography.
- Kindle readers who want an illustrated history covering several major campaigns and battles.
Less suited to
- Readers looking specifically for a narrowly focused account of one battle or campaign.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Frequently asked questions
What does this book cover?
The listing describes Carl Sandburg’s account of the American Civil War, with coverage from Sumter through major battles including Shiloh, Antietam, and Gettysburg.
Is this the full Abraham Lincoln: The War Years biography?
The description says the writings in this volume were selected from Abraham Lincoln: The War Years and focus on the Civil War. It is presented as a focused volume, not the full biography.
What Kindle reading features are listed?
Screen Reader support, enhanced typesetting, Word Wise, and Page Flip are listed as supported or enabled. X-Ray is listed as not enabled.
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