History comes alive in Picture the Past(tm) Dover Historical Coloring Books The American Civil War comes to life in this captivating book featuring land and sea battles, social and political issues, and detailed close-ups of uniforms, equipment, and locale. Forty-five realistically rendered illustrations include Fort Sumter, the Emancipation Proclamation, the Battle of Gettysburg, General Lee's surrender to General Grant at Appomattox, and the assassination of President Lincoln. Each image is accompanied by a fact-filled descriptive caption. Add color to the striking scenes with pencils, pens, or crayons. A valuable resource for parents, teachers, librarians, and history buffs ages 9 and up.