This book is a collection of war songs from the Civil War era, intended for use by the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.) and other organizations related to veterans of the war. It provides a window into the music of the time, as well as the social and cultural context in which it was created. Music historians and enthusiasts will find this book a valuable addition to their collections. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.