The Civil War Era and Reconstruction
An Encyclopedia of Social, Political, Cultural and Economic History
(Author) Mary Ellen SnodgrassThe encyclopedia takes a broad, multidisciplinary approach to the history of the period. It includes general and specific entries on politics and business, labor, industry, agriculture, education and youth, law and legislative affairs, literature, music, the performing and visual arts, health and medicine, science and technology, exploration, life on the Western frontier, family life, slave life, Native American life, women, and more than a hundred influential individuals.
Mary Ellen Snodgrass
Mary Ellen Snodgrass was a prolific author and literary scholar known for her comprehensive reference works on literature, history, and culture. Her most famous work, "Encyclopedia of World Writers," is a seminal resource for students and scholars alike. Snodgrass's meticulous research and engaging writing style have made her a respected authority in the field of literary studies.