[BOOK][B] The Arts and Culture of the American Civil War

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American Civil War In 1864, Union soldier Charles George described a charge into battle by
General Phil Sheridan: “Such a picture of earnestness and determination I never saw as he
showed as he came in sight of the battle field . . . What a scene for a painter!” These words
proved prophetic, as Sheridan’s desperate ride provided the subject for numerous paintings
and etchings as well as songs and poetry. George was not alone in thinking of art in the midst of …