2. Politics: the national hobby.
4. On behalf of southern independence.
5. The peculiar institution: slavery.
7. Billy Yank and Johnny Reb.
9. Tenting tonight: the soldier's life.
10. Tactics and strategy.
11. Seeing the elephant: the realities of life in battle.
12. Be it ever so humble.
14. Feast or famine: food and cooking.
15. The look: fashion and women's clothing.
16. Dressed for the part: men's, children's and slaves' clothing.
17. Elevating and expanding the young mind.
18. Till the mournful night is gone: death and dying.