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- Title
Sand, Science, and the Civil War: Sedimentary Geology and Combat.
- Authors
Eichhorn, Niels
- Abstract
The article discusses Scott Hippensteel's book "Sand, Science, and the Civil War: Sedimentary Geology and Combat," which explores the impact of sedimentary geology on the experiences and outcomes of Civil War soldiers. Hippensteel argues that the size and composition of sediment particles affected combatants during the war. The book provides a detailed narrative, organizing the content based on sediment grain size and integrating science and military history. It also examines the role of sand in coastal fortifications and discusses the lessons learned from these historical sites in the modern landscape. The article acknowledges the importance of Hippensteel's geological perspective in the field of Civil War environmental history and raises questions about the integration of soil, sediment, weather, and other environmental factors into the general narrative of the Civil War.
- Subjects
GEOLOGY; SAND; CIVIL war
- Publication
Journal of the Civil War Era, 2024, Vol 14, Issue 2, p264
- ISSN
2154-4727
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/cwe.2024.a928951