The book "After the War: The Southern Tour. May 1, 1865 - May 1, 1866" by Reid Whitelaw is a valuable documentary evidence of the postwar South of the United States of America. In this book, the author travels through the southern states, observing the process of reconstruction and the desire for peaceful coexistence after the Civil War. Thanks to his lively observations, we summarize the effects of the war on the local population, and also feel the spirit of the era that overflows every line of this book. "After the War: The Southern Tour. May 1, 1865 - May 1, 1866" will become an essential part of the library of anyone interested in the history of the United States of America and the effects of the war on the fraternity between the northern and southern regions of the country.