John Townsend Trowbridge's Picture of the Devastated States and the Work of Recovery. 1865-1868 is an important document about the period of devastation and recovery in the United States after the Civil War. With the help of pictorial writing, the author conveys to the reader the destroyed landscapes, the psychological state of society and the tense atmosphere of that time. The book highlights the complex relations between the northern and southern states, the search for ways to reconciliation and the restoration of the nation. This is a detailed look at the restoration of ideals, the destruction of dreams and the construction of new horizons in the midst of historical events. "Images of the devastated states and the work of recovery. 1865-1868" is a work that helps to better understand the complex path of development of American society in a complex period of its history.