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Ersatz In The Confederacy: Shortages And Substitutes On The Southern Homefront (Southern Classics)
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First Published By The University Of South Carolina In 1952, Ersatz In The Confederacy Remains The Definitive Study Of The South'S Desperate Struggle To Overcome Critical Shortages Of Food, Medicine, Clothing, Household Goods, Farming Supplies, And Tools During The Civil War.Mary Elizabeth Massey'S Seminal Work Carefully Documents The Ingenuity Of The Confederates As They Coped With Shortages Of Manufactured Goods And Essential Commoditiesincluding Grain, Coffee, Sugar, And Butterthat Previously Had Been Imported From The Northern States Or From England. Creative Southerners Substituted Sawdust For Soap, Pigs' Tails And Ears For Christmas Tree Ornaments, Leaves For Mattress Stuffing, Okra Seeds For Coffee Beans, And Gourds For Cups. Women Made Clothing From Scraps Of Material, Blankets From Carpets, Shoes From Leather Saddles And Furniture, And Battle Flags From Wedding Dresses.Despite The Confederates' Penchant For Making Do And Doing Without, Massey'S Research Reveals The Devastating Impact Of War'S Shortages On The South'S Civilian Population. Overly Optimistic That They Could Easily Transform A Rural Economy Into A Selfsufficient Manufacturing Power, Southerners Suffered From Both Disappointment And Hardship As It Became Clear That Their Expectations Were Unrealistic. Ersatz In The Confederacy'S Lasting Significance Lies In Masseys Clearly Documented Conclusion That Despite The Resourcefulness Of The Southern People, The Confederate Cause Was Lost Not At Gettysburg Nor In Any Other Military Engagement But Much Earlier And More Decisively In The Homefront Battle Against Scarcity And Deprivation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the primary focus of 'Ersatz in the Confederacy'? A: 'Ersatz in the Confederacy' primarily focuses on the Southern homefront during the Civil War, detailing how the Confederacy dealt with critical shortages of essential goods and resources.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Mary Elizabeth Massey, a historian known for her extensive research on the Civil War and its impact on Southern society.
- Q: When was 'Ersatz in the Confederacy' first published? A: 'Ersatz in the Confederacy' was first published by the University of South Carolina in 1952.
- Q: What are some examples of substitutions made by Southerners during the Civil War? A: Southerners creatively substituted items such as sawdust for soap, okra seeds for coffee beans, and used pigs' tails and ears as Christmas tree ornaments.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Ersatz in the Confederacy' contains 272 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'Ersatz in the Confederacy' a used book? A: Yes, the book is categorized as a used book in good condition.
- Q: What is the significance of the book's findings? A: The book highlights the resourcefulness of the Southern population while also revealing the harsh realities and hardships they faced due to shortages, suggesting that the Confederate cause faced significant challenges long before military defeats.
- Q: Is there an illustrated edition of this book? A: Yes, 'Ersatz in the Confederacy' is available in an illustrated edition.
- Q: When was the most recent edition of this book published? A: The most recent edition of 'Ersatz in the Confederacy' was published on February 1, 1993.