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Combat Uniforms of the Civil War Combat Uniforms of the Civil War Mark Lloyd Describes the military uniforms worn by individual units of Federal and Confederate armies during the Civil War as well as the battlefield activities of the these units. OL1059162W
Moss Bluff rebel Moss Bluff rebel Philip Robert Caudill Reveals a detailed portrait of a fascinating Texan, William Duncan-- businessman, county sheriff, cattleman, and Confederate officer-- capturing his wartime emotions and his postwar struggles to rein… OL12036962W
Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee King, David C. Reviews the military career of the man who, at the start of the Civil War, refused an offer to take command of all Union armies and, instead, became a hero of the Confederacy. OL14855413W
Mines and minié balls Mines and minié balls Jean F. Blashfield Describes the various weapons developed and used during the Civil War, such as longarms, handguns, swords, cannons, naval weapons, and mines, and explores that era as the beginning of modern weaponry. OL15099645W
Robert E. Lee Robert E. Lee Nathan Aaseng Biography of the brilliant and daring commander of Confederate forces during the Civil War. Reviews his campaigns and strategies, and his strengths and weaknesses as a leader. OL15216202W
The mockingbird's call The mockingbird's call Aaron McCarver,Diane Ashley Amelia Montgomery never would have planned to become a notorious agent on the Underground Railroad; it just happened. Someone needed help, and she helped. Before she knew it, she had acquired the cod… OL15527746W
God rest ye merry, soldiers God rest ye merry, soldiers James McIvor Documents an inspiring event just after Christmas in 1862 when closely camped Union and Confederate armies, having endeavored to out-sing one another with contrasting patriotic songs, joined together… OL15800778W
Stonewall Jackson Stonewall Jackson Lynda Pflueger A biography of the Confederate general who gained the nickname Stonewall for his stand at the first battle of Bull Run during the Civil War. OL15860588W
R. E. Lee R. E. Lee Douglas Southall Freeman,Richard Harwell Douglas Freeman's biography, in its 4 volumes and 2421 pages, is not only comprehensive, but remains to this day the best life of Lee ever published, even if sometimes producing the impression the ma… OL1863304W
In the land of the living In the land of the living Gerald Ray Mathis This unique book, originally published in a limited edition in 1982 and out of print for many years, is the most comprehensive collection of Civil War letters written by residents of Southeastern Ala… OL19151223W
The volunteer's hand book The volunteer's hand book Captain James Kendall Lee Volunteer’s Hand Book Containing an Abridgement of Hardee’s Infantry Tactics Adapted to the use of the Percussion Musket in Squad and company exercises, Manual for riflemen, and the United States … OL206807W
The loyal heart The loyal heart Shelley Shepard Gray "Robert came to Galveston to fulfill his promise to a dying man and look after his widow. He didn't expect to find love in the unlikeliest of places. Robert Truax, former Second Lieutenant and Confed… OL20892974W
Robert E. Lee, hero of the South Robert E. Lee, hero of the South Charles Parlin Graves A biography of the general who commanded the confederate Army during the Civil War. OL2167428W
Warman's Civil War collectibles Warman's Civil War collectibles Russell E. Lewis An illustrated identification and pricing guide to pieces of Civil War memorabilia. OL24307217W
General orders General orders Confederate States of America. Adjutant and Inspector-General's Office Includes General orders issued by Adjutant and Inspector General's Office bound together in unmarked, small booklet: 1863: 14, 15, 16, 17, 18. -- 1862: 65, 66. -- 1863: 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121 1… OL24952448W
Clingman's Brigade in the Confederacy, 1862-1865 Clingman's Brigade in the Confederacy, 1862-1865 Frances Harding Casstevens "On November 11, 1862, Brigadier General Thomas Lanier Clingman, despite a lack of formal military training, was named commander of four regiments sent to the eastern counties of North Carolina to pr… OL2672296W
How the South could have won the Civil War How the South could have won the Civil War Bevin Alexander Could the South have won the Civil War?To many, the very question seems absurd. After all, the Confederacy had only a third of the population and one-eleventh of the industry of the North. Wasn't the… OL2734828W
Johnny Reb Johnny Reb Bellerophon Books,Alan Archambault Details the military and historical elements of the War Between the States. OL27955710W
The Civil War rifleman The Civil War rifleman Martin Windrow Examines the life and experiences of a typical Union and Confederate soldier during the Civil War. Includes a glossary of terms and a brief chronology of major events in the war. OL4044911W
Hold at all hazards Hold at all hazards William A. Zorn Hold at all Hazards is more than just a manuscript of events that have faded into history. This "Story of the 29th Al. Infantry Regiment" is the last remaining open window, in which myself, and all A… OL4696094W
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