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Bull Run is a juvenile novel that brings the First Battle of Bull Run in 1861 to life through the perspectives of a diverse group of characters. Northerners and Southerners alike, along with generals, couriers, dreaming boys, and worried sisters, share the exhilarating and terrifying moments of battle, the joy of victory, and the eventual sense of disillusionment that followed the conflict. The book offers young readers a multi‑faceted look at the early days of the United States Civil War, highlighting personal experiences and emotions tied to this pivotal historical event.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: History/Military History
Authors: Paul Fleischman
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