Joe A. Mobley is a former historian and administrator with the North Carolina Office of Archives and History. He currently teaches in the Department of History at North Carolina State University, Raleigh. He is the author of a number of books, articles, and book reviews.

"Mobley says that his book is aimed at the 'general reader and the new student of the American Civil War,' indicating his intent to provide an easily accessible study of a topic often less considered. . . .a worthwhile overview of a less revealed subject. Recommended. General and undergraduate libraries." - Choice

• List of Illustrations Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Death, Sickness, and Despair 2. Agriculture, Industry, and Transportation 3. Destitution, Poor Relief, and Ersatz 4. Conscription, Desertion, and Internal Conflict 5. Slaves, Free Blacks, and Foreigners 6. Refugees, Cities, and Towns 7. Religion, Education, and Cultural Life 8. Courtship, Marriage, and Family Life Epilogue Notes Bibliographical Essay Index

Joe A. Mobley is a former historian and administrator with the North Carolina Office of Archives and History. He currently teaches in the Department of History at North Carolina State University, Raleigh. He is the author of a number of books, articles, and book reviews.

"Mobley says that his book is aimed at the 'general reader and the new student of the American Civil War,' indicating his intent to provide an easily accessible study of a topic often less considered. . . .a worthwhile overview of a less revealed subject. Recommended. General and undergraduate libraries." - Choice

• List of Illustrations Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Death, Sickness, and Despair 2. Agriculture, Industry, and Transportation 3. Destitution, Poor Relief, and Ersatz 4. Conscription, Desertion, and Internal Conflict 5. Slaves, Free Blacks, and Foreigners 6. Refugees, Cities, and Towns 7. Religion, Education, and Cultural Life 8. Courtship, Marriage, and Family Life Epilogue Notes Bibliographical Essay Index

Joe A. Mobley is a former historian and administrator with the North Carolina Office of Archives and History. He currently teaches in the Department of History at North Carolina State University, Raleigh. He is the author of a number of books, articles, and book reviews.

"Mobley says that his book is aimed at the 'general reader and the new student of the American Civil War,' indicating his intent to provide an easily accessible study of a topic often less considered. . . .a worthwhile overview of a less revealed subject. Recommended. General and undergraduate libraries." - Choice

• List of Illustrations Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Death, Sickness, and Despair 2. Agriculture, Industry, and Transportation 3. Destitution, Poor Relief, and Ersatz 4. Conscription, Desertion, and Internal Conflict 5. Slaves, Free Blacks, and Foreigners 6. Refugees, Cities, and Towns 7. Religion, Education, and Cultural Life 8. Courtship, Marriage, and Family Life Epilogue Notes Bibliographical Essay Index