What would it be like to live at the time of the Civil War, before television and photographs reported the news instantly and when news of the great battles was reported four weeks after they actually happened?

William Forbes arrives in New York in 1861 eager to start a career as an artist. When he has difficulty finding work, William signs on with Burton's Illustrated News to sketch the battles of the Civil War. This historical account shows how news was reported, from William's sketches of dangerous battle scenes through the making of a wood engraving and finally to the printed page of the newspapers of the day.

Taylor Morrison's stunning artwork and clear text bring the fascinating process of newsgathering to life in a realistic portrayal that for many young readers will show facets of history in a new and exciting light.

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