Even through the darkest days of the Civil War, people still lightened their mood with humor.

This book draws together the very best of the Civil War's humor, parodies, burlesques, funny anecdotes, jokes, satire, amusing personal experiences, tall tales, and wit.

Retrieved through extensive research from books, newspapers, speeches, letters, and personal diaries, some of this material hasn't been published since the war.

In spite of the time that's passed, it remains funny today.