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Valley of the Shadow

Overview

Valley of the Shadow documents everyday life in Augusta County, Virginia, and Franklin County, Pennsylvania, in the years leading up to the Civil War, with a vast archive of newspapers, letters, and diaries; a database of church records, census records, military records, and tax data; and timelines and maps.

This immense, beautifully designed CD-ROM—equipped with a powerful search function and a full-featured notebook—also contains musical selections, illustrations, and a tutorial album narrated by Edward L. Ayers.

An ideal tool for student research, Valley of the Shadow facilitates a deep understanding of the war and explores the complex social, political, cultural, and economic forces at work during the period.