As can be surmised from the title, this book is an anthology of poems written during the American Civil War by Southern authors. Included works are 'Ethnogenesis' by Henry Timrod, 'God Save the South' by George H. Miles, 'The Southern Cross' by E. K. Blunt, and 'South Carolina' by S. Henry Dickson. Here's an excerpt from 'South Carolina': "The deed is done! the die is cast / The glorious Rubicon is passed / Hail, Carolina! free at last!"