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America's Civil War . Jul2018, Vol. 31 Issue 3, p28-35. 8p. 1 Color Photograph, 8 Black and White Photographs. - Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- The author discusses horse racing during the American Civil War as a way to boost military morale. He mentions the history of horse racing in the U.S., regulations against gambling in both the Union and Confederate armies, and the gala for the Army of the Potomac organized by General Thomas F. Meagher which featured a horse race.
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 10462899
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- America's Civil War
- Publication Type :
- Periodical
- Accession number :
- 129304061