A powerful, eye-opening tribute to the forgotten young heroes of America’s past.
Most people don’t realize that more than 200,000 boys—some as young as nine—served in the American Civil War. In The Real Boys of the Civil War, author and educator J. Arthur Moore brings these forgotten voices back to life. Through true stories, rare photos, and historical records, he honors the courage, sacrifice, and determination of the boys who became soldiers, musicians, scouts, and even heroes during one of America’s darkest times.
It’s a moving collection of real stories—some told by the boys themselves through diaries, letters, and memoirs.
We meet Johnny Clem, who became a Union hero at age 12. We hear from drummer boys who marched into battle, and young prisoners who faced brutal conditions in camps like Andersonville.
Some boys never came home. Others lived to tell their stories, helping us remember that the Civil War was not just fought by adults. This book is perfect for teachers, students, history lovers, and anyone who wants to understand the Civil War from a new, human point of view. It’s also a powerful tool for classroom discussion and historical education.
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Author: J.Arthur Moore
Page Count: 276
Rating: 4.8 / 5 Stars
Reviewer: William Harris
