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| The Devastating Hand of War: Romney, West Virginia During the Civil War Richard A. Sauers hardcover 116 pages 0-9628218-7-X 19.95 The strategic location of the small town of Romney meant that it was the center of activity for military operations initiated by Union and Confederate forces. Using letters, diaries, newspapers and official records, the author fills a gap in the literature of the Civil War in the eastern theater. |
 
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| Early Photography at Gettysburg William A. Frassanito trade paper 436 pages 1-57747-032-X 39.95 According to Choice this is "an excellent resource for anyone interested in 19th century photography, the Civil War, and the use of photographs as documents." |
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| The First Day at Gettysburg: A Walking Tour James E. Thomas staple bound 80 pages 1577471199 8.95 Enjoy the unhurried experience of walking this historic area, taking in details likely to me missed while car touring. It includes 3 different tours with maps and photos, focusing on the first day of the battle. |
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| Generals South Generals North Alan Axelrod hardcover 9780762761494 320 pages 27.95 Military historian Axelrod chooses two dozen generals who had the greatest impact on the course and outcome of the war. This timely look at the key military leaders of the Civil War offers rankings, photos and more. |
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| Gettysburg's Battlefield Photographer William H. Tipton Timothy H. Smith staple bound 56 pages 1577471164 9.95 Gettysburg native and one of the best-known photographs of his day, William Tipton created thousands of images of the town and battlefield that are now in historical archives. Here is a sampling of his art. |
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| Gettysburg: The Story Behind the Scenery William C. Davis staple bound 48 pages 0-916122-89-1 9.95 Contemporary color photographs are augmented with sepia antique images to bring to life the history of the storied battlefield. |
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| Gods and Generals Photographic Companion Gibson & Frye trade paper 88 pages 1-57747-096-6 19.95 In an exciting melding of past and present, famed glass plate photographer Rob Gibson brings his art to this celebration of the new motion picture, featuring portraits of actors done in true Civil War style. |
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| A Guide to Civil War Sites in Maryland Susan Cooke Soderberg trade paper 9781572491038 274 pages 19.95 With this valuable guide, travelers can follow the routes of both Union and Confederate armies, discover monuments in small towns and appreciate the impact of the Civil War on Maryland. |
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| Heart Like a River Pat Garber hardcover 9781889246437 152 pages 16.95 This is the Civil War diary and letters of Sergeant-Major Newsom Edward Jenkins, who incredibly survived the battles of Williamsburg, Seven Pines, The Seven Days, Second Manassas, South Mountain, Sharpsburg, Gettysburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, Spotsylvania Court House and Appomattox. |
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| It Happened in the Civil War 2nd ed Michael R. Bradley trade paper 9780762758722 176 pages 14.95 Go behind the scenes to lesser-known and unusual happenings that shaped the course of the war for the North and South. |
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| Jewish Life in Mr. Lincoln's City Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington hardcover 172 pages 9780615278797 15.00 This book, which began as an exhibition, tells the story of the trials and triumphs of the Jewish community in Union Washington and Confederate Alexandria during the Civil War. |
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| John Wilkes Booth Escape Route Map Kieran McAuliffe folded 9781577471042 4.95 Follow the route taken by Lincoln’s assassin from Ford’s Theatre April 14, 1865 until his capture and death twelve days later. |
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| A Killer Angels Companion D. Scott Hartwig staple bound 58 pages 0-939631-95-4 7.95 How faithful to history is the fictional "Killer Angels"? Find out in this companion volume. |
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| Lee and His Generals: The Ultimate Trivia Book Wendy Sauers trade paper 9781572491960 120 pages 8.95 Here are more than 800 questions and answers about the generals in Lee’s Army of Northern Virginia. Topics include battles, quirks, money, horses, nicknames and death. |
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| The Life of General Ely S. Parker Arthur C. Parker hardcover 366 pages 1889246506 35.00 This is the fascinating story of Parker, a full-blooded Seneca, who grew up on a reservation, graduated from college, worked as a civil engineer, met Ulysses S. Grant, was brevetted a brigadier general in the Civil War, played a pivotal role at Appomattox and became the last Grand Sachem of the Iroquois. B & w photos. |
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| Loyal Hearts: Histories of American Civil War Canines Michael Zucchero hardcover 184 pages 9781889246574 25.00 Sharing the danger and the boredom of Civil War soldier life were many loyal, affectionate dogs. This touching history tells the tales of these mascots, with more than 50 illustrations. |
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| Marylanders in Blue: The Artillery and the Cavalry Toomey & Earp hardcover 176 pages 0-9612670-8-9 34.95 The first of a proposed multi-volume project, here are the faces, relics, and history of the Maryland Volunteers of 1861-1865. This edition focuses on the Artillery and the Cavalry. |
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| The Maryland Line Confederate Soldier's Home and Confederate Veterans Organizations in Maryland Daniel Carroll Toomey trade paper 160 pages 1-929806-00-0 19.95 This is the story of a great humanitarian undertaking and the fading away of Maryland's last Confederate Soldiers. |
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