World Around Us (1958-1961 Gilberton) 26

Painted cover art by N. J. Nodel. The Civil War illustration by Gray Morrow. "Before the Storm," art by Gray Morrow; The young United States begins to tear itself apart in the quarrel over slavery. "The Storm Breaks" Abraham Lincoln article. "The General Who Fought," art by Angelo Torres; Grant leads his men to victory at Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, and Shiloh. Confronted with demands for Grant's removal because of high casualties, Lincoln refuses, preferring a general who is willing to fight. "The Great Train Chase" article; James J. Andrews leads his men on an unsuccessful attempt to steal the Confederate locomotive "General." "Flames on the Sea," art by Sam Glanzman; Raphael Semmes commands the Confederate raider "Alabama" on a highly-successful commerce-raiding mission; "Alabama" is sunk off Cherbourg by USS "Kearsage," John Winslow commanding. Various bios on military leaders. "War Drums," art by Gray Morrow; Harry Kieffer and his friend join the 150th Pennsylvania Volunteers as drummer boys and stretcher bearers; They fight at Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Gettysburg. "Trial of the Century" article; Account of Nazi atrocities, and of the Nuremberg Trials. "These Brave Fields" article; Haskell's account of his experiences in the Battle of Gettysburg. "The Gray Ghost," art by Sam Glanzman; Mosby's Partisan Rangers cavalry unit successfully harasses Union posts in Northern Virginia. "The Final Days," art by Jerry McCann; As Lincoln begins his second term, Grant crushes Confederate forces in Virginia, forcing Lee's surrender. "The Aftermath," art by Norman Nodel; Northern military occupation of the South, and Reconstruction governments, are finally unsuccessful in rebuilding the South or uniting the nation. 68 pgs., full color. Cover price $0.25.