Flora and Fauna of the Civil War James P. Wilper The University f Wisconsin

The University f Wisconsin

Ron Daniels

Adapted from the classic book by Johanna Spyri

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Flora and Fauna of the Civil War James P. Wilper The University f WisconsinDuring the Civil War, humans impacted plants and animals on an unprecedented scale as soldiers on both sides waged the most environmentally destructive war ever on American soil. Refugees and armies alike tramped across the landscape foraging for food, shelter, and fuel. Wild plants and animals formed barriers for armies and carried disease, yet also provided medicine and raw materials necessary to implement war, greatly influencing the day to day