Table of Contents

Introduction: Best of Chile; Bienvenidos; Earth, Fire, Ice. History: Decisive Dates; The Wild Frontier; Independence and Prosperity; A Century of Upheavals; Economic Progress. Features: The Chileans; The Mapuches; A Cultural Renaissance; A Taste of Chile; Fruit of the Vine; Wild Chile; Adventure Activities. Insights: Mini Features; The Chilean Trail; Andean Ski Resorts; Pablo Nerunda; Ghost Town; Fruit-laden Lands; German Settlers; Chilote Magic; Lost Tribes. Photo Features: Rodeos; The Atacama Desert; Boat Cruises; National Parks. Places: Introduction; Santiago; Santiage Excursions; Valpariso and Vina del Mar; El Norte Chico; El Norte Grande; Juan Fernandez Islands; Central Valley; The Lake District; Isla de Chiloe; Aisen; Magallanes; Tierra del Fuego; Easter Island. Travel Tips: Transporation; Accommodations; Activities; A-Z: Practical Information; Language; Further Reading. Maps: Chile; Central Santiago; Santiago Excursions; Valparaiso; Norte Chico; Norte Grande; Isla Robinson Crusoe; Central Valley; Lake District; Isla de Chiloe; Aisen; Magallanes and Tierra del Fuego; Punta Arenas; Easter Island. Index.

Reviews

Gr 7 Up-The Civil War is often described as blue versus gray. Early in the war, however, some Union troops wore butternut and some Confederates wore blue. Confusion ensued, and soldiers were killed by "friendly fire." One can imagine the importance of the standardization of uniforms to the soldier in the field. Civil War Minutes, a four-volume set of 39 vignettes discusses this and other aspects of the day-to-day life of the Civil War soldier. Michael Kraus, Civil War reenactor and Military Coordinator for the film Gettysburg, stars. His expertise is obvious, but a professional actor might have better served the series as his delivery lacks authority. Daily life, uniforms, weapons, leisure activities, correspondence, and camp life are discussed. David Kincaid and Greg Singer perform authentic Civil War songs. Weapons and their impact on the course of the war are covered. Letters to and from soldiers and in camp newspapers are some of the primary source documents cited. There is little mention of women other than as sweethearts, and not much of a multicultural view. Pictures are used to help illustrate the film. Additionally, some silent film clips similar to those in Birth of a Nation are used. The presentation seems skewed to the Union viewpoint and, at one point, Kraus speaks of "The War of the Rebellion" which is an offensive term to some. The five- to eight-minute episodes are eminently suited for classroom use. The detailing of the soldier's life will also appeal to Civil War buffs.-Mike Brown, Greenbelt Middle School, MD Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information.