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READY, AIM, FIRE!



  Small arms ammunition in the Battle of Gettysburg. This book is a must for anyone who collects projectiles. This book is full of close up photos and info that will help you identify almost any minnie ball in your collection. Great photos of original crates and paper packages with stencils and printed labels. A very valuble resource guide.

READY, AIM, FIRE!
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ARMS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE CIVIL WAR



  The first military conflict to use iron-clad gunboats, metallic cartridges and submarines. The civil war also introduced such inventions as the telegraph and the military balloons used by the signal corp. This comprehensive reference brings a fresh perspective to wartime victories and defeats with vivid descriptions of how the war was fought and what material was available to armies and navies of the Union and the Confederacy.
  Profusely illustrated with hundreds of the author's own drawings. A must have book for every Civil War enthusiast and for readers interested in the developement of weaponry.

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DUTCH OVEN COOKING



  Dutch Oven cooking is a handy little guide that's bound to be a hit on any camping trip. It shows you how to practice the delicious art of Dutch oven cooking and it's packed with lots of simple recipes for simply great eating. Recipes, tips, hints and instructions to take the mystery out of your next campfire meal.
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FLAGS OF THE CONFEDERACY

  Did you know?
Though never officially adopted by the Confederate House or Senate, the Bonnie Blue Flag was the first flag to represent the Confederate states as a unifed group.
  The first national flag was never officially adopted but it was first flown on March 4, 1861, the day Abe Lincoln was sworn into office.
  The Second National flag was first used to drape the coffin of beloved Gen. "Stonewall" Jackson. Because it appeared on the $100.00 bill as did Gen. Jackson it became known as the Jackson flag.
  These are just a few of the fun and interesting facts you will learn from this handy little book. With this book in hand you can put an end to just about any flag argument.

FLAGS OF THE CONFEDERACY
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CADET GRAY & BUTTERNUT BROWN
NOTES ON CONFEDERATE UNIFORMS


  Cadet Gray & Butternut Brown is not just a book full of Confederate uniforms, it also answers how and why the two largest Confederate armies, the Army of Northern Virginia and the Army of Tennessee, looked and dressed the way they did during four long years of war.
  A multitude of contemporary accounts from newspapers, letters and diaries are used in the text to describe the appearance and supply of Confederate soldiers.

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MUSKETS & APPLEJACK


  As you might imagine my job requires that I spend a lot of my time reading, not for pleasure but for information. Normally I will skim read a book until I find something that I think you will find interesting or useful. I could not do that with this book. It was just fun to read and I can not remember the last time I said that. Soldiers and alcohol, what could possibly go wrong?

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COMPANY AYTCH REVISED


  Paper back edition; One of my favorite books. I've read and re-read this book at least a dozen times.

  Pages yellowing and growing brittle with age, Sam Watkin's own hand-marked revision of Co. Aytch was known only to his family until his great grand-daughter, Ruth Hill Fulton McAllister, determined to share it with the world. Never before published, here is the Civil War classic as Sam wanted it revised--complete with his edits, new perspectives, authoritative text, and images of his changes.

  Co. Aytch has reigned as one of the most memorable and honest depictions of the American Civil War since its original publication in 1882. Sam R. Watkin's first hand account of life as a Confederate soldier eloquently captured the realities of war, the humor and pathos of soldiering, and the tragic, historic events in which he participated.

  although there have been dozens of versions of Co. Aytch published, this is the first with new material and revisions by Sam Watkins himself. Intending to republish after his first edition sold out, Watkins edited and revised Co. Aytch, adding perspective that only came with time. He died before accomplishing his goal. Now more than one hundred years later, Watkin's great-granddaughter Ruth Hill Fulton McAllister is fulfilling Watkin's dream. Featuring his yellowed, aged, and pencil-marked copy handed down through different family members, this definitive volume combines the ageless text with Sam Watkin's intended revisions.

  this new edition incorporates actual images of Watkin's handwritten additions, all his desired editorial changes, and more than forty images. Desiring to be true to both her ancestor's wishes and the sanctity of his classic memoir, McAllister skillfully includes Watkin's additions and artfully indicates what he would have omitted, leaving the original text intact. The result is a rich, expanded, definitive version of Co. Aytch, sure to fascinate historians, Civil War enthusiasts, and new readers alike.

Samuel R. Watkins was born in 1839 near Columbia, Tennessee. He enlisted into the First Tennessee Infantry, Company H (the "Maury Grays"), at the beginning of he Civil WAr. Upon surrender, Watkins was one out of only seven men remaining from the 120 originally enlisted in his regiment. Encouraged by friends and family, Watkins first published his memories as a newspaper series and then finally in book form in 1882. Co. Aytch was almost immediately hailed as an important Civil War work. Sam Watkins died on July 20, 1901, at the age of sixty two. His great-granddaughter Ruth Hill Fulton McAllister earned a bachelor's degree in history from Vanderbilt University.

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THE TRI-WEEKLY NEWS 4-19-1862


  Tired of carrying around that same old lame copy of Harper's Weekly? How about a little Southern News for a change? We have just reprinted the Shelbyville Tennessee Tri-Weekly News dated April 19, 1862. Volume 1, Number 1. The premier issue. Union General Mitchell and his troops had just passed through Shelbyville on their way to Huntsville. Naturally the first thing they did was to close the Shelbyville Expositor, the local paper loyal to the Confederacy. So up jumps the Tri-Weekly to take it's place. Although ran by loyal Unionist they are still very civil, no CS bashing yet. I don't think they are sure of just what they can get away with. The new T-W is no abolitionist paper! They run this small paragraph, "If a few abolitionist were hung just for example, it would do more to restore the Union than a bloody victory." They report news as they receive it from local sources as well as Southern and Northern papers. The Bivens Brothers, makers of the most sought after Southern Cartridge box, the Shelbyville Arsenal box, have their ad in the Tri-Weekly stating that they are still working but temp. out of the saddle making business, but should have saddle trees back in stock soon. Looks like Gen. Mitchell's boys helped there selves to the Southern saddles. Even the Expositor runs an ad stating that they are still in the printing business. Evidently the boys in blue took it easy on them and did not smash their presses. Sketchy reports from Shiloh are trickling in, The T-W reports which Bedford County boys were killed and wounded. Also a great story of capturing a group of women on Island # 10. The capture of Huntsville Ala. The Emancipation of Slaves in the District of Columbia, Price controls mandated in New Orleans, CS Free Trade act, A story of the churches in Huntsville donating their bells to the CS foundry. And much more!

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REMINISCENCES of the 41st TENNESSEE


  Eighteen year old Sumner A. Cunningham joined his local home guard near Shelbyville Tennessee in late October of 1861 and was immediately assimilated into a new Confederate Regiment, the 41st Tennessee Infantry. Rising to senior noncommissioned officer rank, his experiences were those of the Army of Tennessee through the next three years. He received limited military training, was captured at Fort Donelson, and spent time as a prisoner of war in Camp Morton, Indiana. After his exchange, he marched in the failed Mississippi campaign to free Vicksburg, saw action around Jackson and Raymond, at Port Hudson, Chickamauga, Missionary Ridge, and the Atlanta and Tennessee Campaigns. There, he fought with bravado at Franklin and Nashville before he deserted.

  Reminiscences of the 41st Tennessee: The Civil War in the West is based on his wartime diary, which he published in 1872 for his middle Tennessee market. Cunningham's military account is a refreshingly candid examination of his daily life in the Army of Tennessee. From combat and heroism, to fear and cowardice, and disease, his is an unusually honest insight into the Confederacy in the West. John A. Simpson, editor.

  Of course this book will appeal to all those who's interest are the daily life of the soldier in the Army of Tennessee. Mr. Cunningham gives us a very candid look at that aspect of the war. I enjoy S.A. Cunningham's style of writing and editing. I must not be the only one as he founded and ran the Confederate Veteran Magazine for years and it is still being published today. This book will also be of great interest to anyone specializing in the fight around Vicksburg. S. A. gives great detail as to where they were marched and counter marched. This should be very helpful to our relic hunting friends in Mississippi. This book is also a fresh view of the Atlanta, Franklin and Nashville campaigns and should help in your overall understanding of that subject.

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CIVIL WAR SONG BOOK


  The Civil War Song Book is one of those books that many of you think you don't need. Believe me, I've heard you around around the campfire, you do need it! We may not be able to improve your singing but at least learn the words. "Mumble mumble mumble mumble little Liza Jane" seems to be all some of you know and it's really starting to get on our nerves. For Gods sake, please buy the book!
  Seriously though, it contains the words and music to 37 Civil War Era songs, some are a little obscure but most are old favorites.

CIVIL WAR SONG BOOK
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3 NEW DIME SONG BOOKS!

BEADLE'S UNION SONG BOOK


  Beadle's Union song book has 78 pages of patriotic songs of the day. Originally published in 1861 this little book was reprinted several times to meet the great public demand. Beadles was a prolific publisher of the dime book which became known as the "dime novel" during the cowboy era. During the 1860's they were mostly instructional booklets. This is a great reprint, very true to the original with all your favorite songs and many that I'll bet you've never heard before. Well worth the price of admission.

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BEADLE'S #2 COMIC & SENTIMENTAL SONG BOOK pub. 1860
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BEADLE'S #6 COMIC & SENTIMENTAL SONG BOOK pub. 1860
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RUSSELL'S CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHS
116 HISTORIC PRINTS


  Capt. A. J. Russell did not photograph celebrities, run fashionable photo galleries or publish collections of his "views"; most histories of American photography can barely stretch his biographical data into a paragraph. His peers and superiors recognized the quality of his work, but as with other unassuming photographers of the Civil War, many of his pictures were later attributed to Brady. Yet he is unquestionably a major figure in 19th century American photography, a pioneer in every sense: he was one of only two or three official Civil War photographers, perhaps the only one who was also a soldier; after the war he headed west to become the official photographer of the Union Pacific Railroad as it breaches the frontier.

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1861 DRUMMER AND FIFER'S INSTRUCTIONAL


  The guide book for drummers and fifer's. Originally published by Pond and Co. in 1861. It was written by two well known military musicians of the day, G.B. Bruce and Dan Emmett. This is a self instructor. Containing a plain and easy introduction of the rudimentary principles for the drum and fife. To which are added, marches , quicksteps, side beats, troops, retreats, signals, calls, and with explanatory remarks, when to be used; also, the duty for garrison or camp, to be performed by both instruments, as used in the U.S. Army. Also the drum majors duty, the fundamental principles of modern drum music, beats for the drum corps.

  The authors go on to say that this book should fill in all the gaps left by the other instructional of the day.
Ninety-six big pages of instructions and sheet music.

1861 DRUMMER AND FIFER'S INSTRUCTIONAL
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THE ART OF TYING A CRAVAT 1829


  Originally published in 1829, this little book shows all the different knots that were popular right up through the Civil War. I know that I am not the only person that has looked at those early war photos of soldiers both north and south and those big ugly cravats and wondered out loud, "did these people own a mirror?" Oh well now you too can tie those big ugly cravats around your neck with the aid of this handy little book.
Nobody said authenticity was pretty.

THE ART OF TYING A CRAVAT 1829
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INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHY


  This is a very good overview of the subject. Especially for the beginner. This book covers the photographers and their studios. The differences between ambrotypes, carte de visita, tin types and much more. It has some great period photos too.

INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL WAR PHOTOGRAPHY
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INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL WAR SMALL ARMS


  This is a very handy reference book of almost any of the small arms used in the war. Muskets and pistols are listed here giving a short summary, one or two photos and the factory specs on the gun. Very handy for settling arguments! My favorite feature of this book is the overview of which regiments were carrying which weapons 1863/64. It is by no means a complete overview but enough information can be gleaned from the records to give you a general idea.

INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL WAR SMALL ARMS
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INTRODUCTION TO CIVIL WAR CANNONS


  This is a very good book for anyone interested in Civil War era artillery. It has the specs on a wide variety of guns including the breech loading Whitworths that ran the Union blockade for use by the Confederacy. Lots of photos from the period and of original artifacts. All types of projectiles, fuses with drill instructions and lots more.

CIVIL WAR CANNONS
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THE COWBOY SHOOTER'S BLACKPOWDER GUIDE


  If you're a cowboy action shooter this is one book you can't do without. It's a great guide to everything you need to know about care, maintenance and fine tuning of your six shooter. If your familiar with David T. T. Smith's other book "Civil War Reenactors Black Powder Guide" then you already know what a great step by step guide this book is. Everything you need to know about your 1873 Colt, Schofield, Remington, Henry, Trap Door Springfield Or 1897 Winchester. This book covers almost any other common gun of the era. I guarantee sooner or later you will be glad you have this book in your library.

THE COWBOY SHOOTER'S BLACKPOWDER GUIDE
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IT HAPPENED IN THE CIVIL WAR


  Historian, lecturer, and retired Professor Dr. Michael R. Bradley, brings you, "It Happened In The Civil War". The latest in his series of books. As always Dr. Bradley brings the past alive with his expertise for great story telling. This book is a collection of 30 short stories of actual events from the Civil War. there is something here for everyone. Riding a raid, the angel of the battlefield, servants and spies, it's all here. Even though you may know of the events themselves, Dr. Bradley always finds those little known facts to give you a completely different look at what you thought you already knew.

IT HAPPENED IN THE CIVIL WAR
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G.A.R. SWORDS & BELTS

  Actually the title is, "Plates, Belts and Swords of the Grand Army of the Republic and the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War" by Douglas w. Roussin. Say that three times fast! Well it's about time someone put together a great book on this area of collectibles. There has been none or at least none to compare to this book. There is example after example in large clear photos, it is produced in the style of the "Mullinax" buckle book. This book will be a great assistant to the novice or the expert. I was quite surprised that by just thumbing through I've seen several styles of G.A.R. buckles that I've never seen before.

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AMERICAN MILITARY HEAD GEAR


  From the introduction; If I were to qualify the title of this book within a range of dates, it would have to be 1799-1861. The former marked the introduction of the first "regulation" cockade eagles; while by 1861, all of the important Civil War insignia was in place. This interval encompasses the vigorous early years of the Republic which saw the American Military develop from a primitive militia into a world class power. The grand improvements in head gear insignia reflected contemporary changes in technology as well as the military fashions of the day. Always the fancy militia was just one step behind; sometimes sporting sensible cap emblems modeled after the latest Army patterns, other times adopting outlandish ornamentation copied directly from the European ceremonial dress.

  One look at this book and you can see that it was a grand collaboration of many collectors and museums. I've never seen so many detailed photos of so many different styles in one place before.

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MOSBY'S WAR REMINISCENCES


  John Singleton Mosby was acknowledged as one of the legendary military geniuses of the War Between the States. Despite having no military training, Mosby excelled in hit and run tactics which constantly frustrated the enemy invaders of his native Virginia and earned him the nickname of the "Grey Ghost". Wreaking havoc among the Federal supply lines and forcing the field commanders to detach large numbers of troops to guard their communications, his forays even took his men within the lines guarding Washington, with Mosby himself often doing the advance scouting in disguise. In his "War Reminiscences, Mosby relates the thrilling exploits which comprised his brief, but illustrious career as a Confederate partisan.

MOSBY'S WAR REMINISCENCES
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THE CAPTURE OF ATLANTA


  A legend in his own lifetime, William Tecumeseh Sherman conducted one of modern history's most brilliant military campaigns. His scorched earth tactics - crushing the enemy's strategic, economic, and psychological resources - broke the backbone of the Confederacy, hastening the end of the American Civil War and forever changing the nature of warfare. These highlights from Sherman's monumental Memoirs trace his blazing trail across Georgia and the Carolinas, recounting the general's reasoning in his won words, as well as the execution and effects of his maneuvers. (There words, not mine. J.W.S.)

This book is the republication of chapters 15 through 20 of The Memoirs of Gen. W. T. Sherman. Originally published in 1876.

THE CAPTURE OF ATLANTA
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THE IMMORTAL SIX HUNDRED


  If you've never heard of the Immortal Six Hundred you are not alone. Even though it was once a very popular and well publicized subject few today know more than the name. The only reason that I am familiar with the subject is because one of our local boys (Bedford Co. Tn.) was among their number. I am very happy to see this book back in publication.

  There is no apology to be made for the publication of this history of the six hundred Confederate prisoners of war confined on Morris Island by order of the Federal government. It is put in print for two reasons: First, to preserve the record of this gallant band; second, to give to the world a true history of the wanton cruelty inflicted upon helpless prisoners of war, without the least shadow of excuse. The treatment meted to the prisoners is a blot upon the escutcheon of the United States that can never be blotted out nor removed. It was cowardly, it was inhuman, and cruel. The names of the men responsible for this cruelty must be written - and they will be written - upon history's blacklist of cruel men.

THE IMMORTAL SIX HUNDRED
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BENJAMIN FRANKLIN


  Although this book may not be directly related to the American Civil War it is a very enjoyable one and certainly a book worth owning. If you have read many of the period newspapers or magazines of the day then you are aware that he was often quoted and his wisdom and sage advise was still very much admired during the American Civil War period. I'm somewhat biased as I have always been an admirer of Dr. Franklin. A self made man who was willing to use just as much brawn as he did brain to achieve his goals. An example that is just as relevant today as it was during his lifetime.

  Blessed with enormous talents and the energy and ambition to go with them, Franklin was a statesman, author, inventor, printer, and scientist. He helped draft the Declaration of Independence and later was involved in negotiating the peace treaty with Britain that ended the Revolutionary War. He also invented bifocals, a stove that is still manufactured, a water harmonica, and the lighting rod.
  This is a highly readable 136 page account which offers a wonderfully intimate glimpse of the Founding Father sometimes called "the wisest American".

DR. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
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MEMORANDA DURING THE WAR


  Written by Walt Whitman. This is the true account of the famous authors experiences as a hospital volunteer during the war between the states. His visits to hospitals in the field and in Washington itself are a rare glimpse into a seldom spoken subject. The poor pitiful death of so many before their time. Whitman sits with them and talks with those well enough to speak, comforts them as best he can, and records their thoughts as well as his for our benefit today. Sometimes recording dates, names, and battles. No glory and parades down main street, just the cold hard brutal truth of war.

MEMORANDA DURING THE WAR
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THE BOYS WHO WENT TO WAR
FROM THE CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY 1861-65


  There is much to be learned here for both the military and the civilian re-enactor. Anyone seeking information on early war Middle Tennessee units in general would find this book helpful as well a very enjoyable read. The photos, both civilian and military are worth the price of the book not to mention the letters. One of the things I find most interesting is the civilian dress of the young, military age men who would have to be considered "middle class". I think that's a fair assumption, they were in college. Seldom do we see such a comparison which is dated and the subjects identified. You know the location (Mid. Tn) and the economic status. I would be very interested to know of any other similar examples. Most of these young men are similar in dress but many small differences can also be seen. In that respect I think the civilian re-enactor will find this book very useful.

  This book is a combination of 2 original autograph books, with photographs, compiled by a student at Cumberland University in Lebanon, Tennessee, just south of Nashville. This collection of albumen images of Civil War participants represents one of the largest of its kind. it is not often that pictures of two specific militia units (Lebanon Greys and Wilson Blues) of a town and county, have been preserved and readily identified. These two militia groups eventually became elements of Companies H and K of the 7th Tennessee Infantry. Capsule Biographies relating the fascinating stories of these students and faculty members have been gathered from files maintained at the national Archives and Records Administration. This information revealed that not all of "The Boys" fought for the Confederate cause, but a few were Unionists and Neutrals and some only Sympathizers. Here is a unique chapter of Tennessee history!

A note of interest; The Lebanon City Museum has an canteen from one of the members of the 7th Tn. Inf. It is the simple Mex. War style of tin drum canteen. An exact match for the one we sell.

THE BOYS WHO WENT TO WAR
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THE DIARY of a TAR HEEL CONFEDERATE


  "This diary was commenced for the fun of writing down my experiences as a soldier from the Old North State. I never thought for a moment that I would put it in print; but now that I am getting old and have read so many histories written by our officers, but have never seen in print a history written by a private. I know that my diary is truly the life of the man behind the gun, therefore I make bold to publish it. I am sure my experience was that of other privates, and a true history of my companies and regiments, as well as the Brigade, Division and even Corp that I belonged to. I am certain that the men of '61 to '65 who read this will recall most vividly the camping, marching, fighting and suffering they endured in those never-to-be-forgotten days of long ago. And to the younger generation of Southern born it will show how we endured and suffered, but still fought on for the cause we know was right."
Louis Leon
Original publication 1913

  Whenever I find a new book written by the common soldier I always wonder, "what took me so long to find this book? Am I the only one who did not know about it"? To me there is no better source for information than these obscure little books, that is why whenever possible I offer them for sale. This particular book is a little different, not in it's content but in it's view. Our hero, Louis Leon was not a rough and ready backwoodsman who grew up with a squirrel rifle in his hands. He was a young Jewish store clerk and not quite ready to meet the rigors of camp life, at least not at first. I had never considered what it must have been like for the thousands of patriotic city dwellers who volunteered for Confederate service until I read this book. This is his actual diary, it is not memoirs. The entries were written the day of or soon there after so his memory is not to be questioned.

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THE TULLAHOMA CAMPAIGN


  One of the most overlooked critical campaigns of the war. In 11 days of constant skirmishing and maneuvering in a pouring rain, Union General (Old Rosey) Rosecrans gains middle Tennessee with a swift well executed plan and leaves Confederate Gen. Bragg to wonder "what the hell just happened?" This campaign produced some of the most memorable moments of the war. The first use in battle of the Spencer repeating rifle by a brigade as well as Confederate General Pat Cleburne's Whitworth Sharpshooters first time in battle. Not to be forgotten, Confederate Gen. Wheelers famous leap into the flood swollen Duck River just to name a few. Middle Tennessee was the bread basket for not only the Army of Tennessee but tons of beef where shipped out daily to feed the army of Northern Va. and all points south. When Bragg lost Tennessee he lost the war in the west. And since it took place at the same time as Gettysburg and Vicksburg it got very little press even when it happened.
  President Lincoln said of the campaign "It's the most brilliant piece of strategy that I know of".
  This book is without a doubt the best and most complete look at this seldom remembered campaign. The latest in a series of books by author / historian Dr. Michael R. Bradley

TULLAHOMA CAMPAIGN
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UNION ARMY UNIFORMS AT GETTYSBURG


  "Union Army Uniforms at Gettysburg". From the outrageous uniforms of General custer to the flamboyant zouaves and everything in between. Lots of great photos of surviving uniforms and tons of info! A great look at a huge cross section of Union uniforms.

UNIFORMS AT GETTYSBURG
#B713      $12.95
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FACTS THE HISTORIANS LEAVE OUT


  FACTS THE HISTORIANS LEAVE OUT, A Confederate Primer (originally published in 1951) written by Jonh S. Tilley. Author of Lincoln Takes Command and The Coming of the Glory.
  John S. Tilley, historian and lawyer, of Alabama, is fearful that the use of a fallacious propaganda as history, may rob American youth of a valiant heritage. Therefore, from his more impressive studies in American political history he has extracted a booklet, Facts the Historians Leave Out: / A Youth's Confederate Primer.
  This book was never more needed than it is right now.

FACTS THE HISTORIANS LEAVE OUT
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IMPORTED CONFEDERATE UNIFORMS


  Imported Confederate Uniforms of Peter Tait & Co., Limerick, Ireland by Frederick R. Adolphus.

 Imported Confederate Uniforms of Peter Tait & Co., Limerick, Ireland is a 72-page, full color, illustrated reference book covering the most famous imported Confederate uniform of the Civil War. It is, to date, the only reference that includes documentation and photos of every surviving Peter Tait uniform known to exist. A total of 126 color images document these blue-gray uniforms, along with several additional black and white photos from the war era. The color photos offer different perspectives and close-ups showing construction details, lining, stitching, and size stamps used in Peter Tait jackets and trousers. They also include the faces, back marks, and Tice numbers of every button used on Peter Tait jackets. Furthermore, readers will not need to squint at the pictures. The book is an ample 8 ½” x 11” (21.5 cm x 28 cm) format, allowing for large images and crisp details of every Tait jacket.

 In addition to the detailed photos, the well-documented text specifies the number of uniforms delivered to the Confederacy and the places the soldiers wore them. The provenance of each Tait jacket is included along with the soldier’s service record. The usage of the Peter Tait uniform in the Army of Northern Virginia, the Carolina Campaign, the Mobile Garrison, and the Department of the Trans-Mississippi proves that this imported Confederate jacket was the Confederacy’s one truly universal uniform.

 Adolphus’ research is supported by 67 end notes, almost exclusively taken from primary sources and original Confederate documents. Far from an exercise in conjecture, this study fills a void with factual information about the acquisition, delivery, and use of the Tait uniform. The author also proves that Peter Tait was not the only manufacturer of the “Tait” uniform. Alexander Collie and Hebbert & Co., London provided their share, as well.

 This book thoroughly documents the contribution of Ireland and Great Britain to the Southern armies, and is a “must have” for anyone interested in imported Confederate uniforms.

IMPORTED CONFEDERATE UNIFORMS
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EARLY ON A FROSTY MORNING, TALES FROM THE GREAT


  "Early On a Frosty Morning, Stories of the Great Depression". Number 2 in a series of books by Dr. Bradley.

EARLY ON A FROSTY MORNING
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