Christian McWhirter

Mr. McWhirter describes the songs that were popular during the Civil War--who wrote them, why they wrote them, how and why they became popular, and their effects. It's a fascinating read--I had no idea that there were singing groups who toured their respective regions (North, South), performing these songs. The book reads a bit like a term paper, but Mr. McWhirter's style is approachable. Since this is the first war with a soundtrack, the book needs an accompanying CD--just providing the lyrics doesn't cut it. I found some of the songs on iTunes, and listen to them as I read.… (mehr)