BATTLE OF VICKSBURG
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In this issue, we focus on the events surrounding the battle for Vicksburg, Mississippi, a crucial city in the Civil War. Articles include a description of the 47-day Union siege of the city (when residents of Vicksburg lived in caves to escape the bombardment); the true story of a woman who disguised herself as a man and fought at Vicksburg; the retelling of the life of Old Abe, an eagle mascot of a troop that fought at the battle; and more. You can learn how to play euchre and follow directions to make a delicious black-eyed pea cake. The announcement for COBBLESTONE's Person of the Year Contest appears in this issue, too!
In this issue, we focus on the events surrounding the battle for Vicksburg, Mississippi, a crucial city in the Civil War. Articles include a description of the 47-day Union siege of the city (when residents of Vicksburg lived in caves to escape the bombardment); the true story of a woman who disguised herself as a man and fought at Vicksburg; the retelling of the life of Old Abe, an eagle mascot of a troop that fought at the battle; and more. You can learn how to play euchre and follow directions to make a delicious black-eyed pea cake. The announcement for COBBLESTONE's Person of the Year Contest appears in this issue, too!