Amid the conflict of the Civil War, there were individuals who stood OUTSIDE THE BLUE AND GRAY. Many authors and poets captured the daily life and struggle of life on the fringes of combat. The voices of these individuals offer unique perspectives not often heard together. The stories they tell are filtered through different lenses providing a fuller picture of the war including a broad spectrum of experiences. This anthology includes works from Amanda Akin Stearns to Walt Whitman and encompasses themes such as religion, politics, and family life.
