This series
of 10 volumes preserves the finest Civil War photographs available
in the early 1900's. It brings the trials and harships of that war
clearly into focus for those of us who are insulated by our modern
conveniences. There are descriptive passages about each photograph
and the events surrounding it. Inside the pages of these 10 volumes
are literally 1000's of fascinating photos of civil war people,
events, locations, transportation, troop movements, battle and more
along with biographical details of many of the participants.
Table of
Contents:
v. 1. The opening battles.
v. 2. Two years of grim war.
v. 3. The decisive battles.
v. 4. The cavalry.
v. 5. Forts and artillery.
v. 6. The navies.
v. 7. Prisons and hospitals.
v. 8. Soldier life, secret service.
v. 9. Poetry and eloquence of Blue and Gray.
v. 10. Armies and leaders.
Here
are examples of some of the 1000's of images in The Photographic
History of the Civil War.
