Regimental Quartermaster - Civil War Sutlery

This book answers the questions most people would ask a Civil War soldier if they could. Williams served for the first three years of the war as a soldier and the last year as a journalist. He tells about going into battle for the first time and how it felt later as a veteran. Williams explains the difficulties for Americans making the transition from civilian to soldier. He writes of the pleasures of camp life, about winter quarters, and gives insight on the generals and their nicknames. Williams peppers the material with first hand accounts and humorous incidents. The main idea behind his writing was to educate people who had not seen military service in the war. Williams hoped to share the feelings and memories retained by the verterans and to help explain why they recalled the war so poignantly. His work is even more impressive because he is unbiased and pays respect to the soldiers, both North and South. The assembling of this material is intended to fill the void of a small, readable, reliable, and affordable account of Civil War Soldier life. There are accounts of Lincoln, Lee, McClellan, not included in biographies of those men. It is enjoyable reading and invaluable for an understanding of the soldiers who participated in our country's most devastating conflict. The 44 page book is a soft cover with 18 pictures and sketches. Third edition. Printed 2001

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Customs of Service for Non-Commissioned Officers and Soldiers
by August V. Kautz

This was the Civil War soldier's and NCO's "how-to" guide to military duties in garrison and in the field. It covers of all ranks and services: infantry, cavalry, artillery, ordnance, quartermaster, signal, saddlers, hospital stewards, cooks, bands, as well as spies, pickets, expressmen, special forces. There is much quaint yet practical advice on survival, cooking and nutrition, pay, punishment, prisoners of war, and many long-extinct soldier skills. It contains the Articles of War used during the Civil War.

Stock # : BK06
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Hardee's Rifle & Infantry Tactics

160 pages. (Paper). For the Instruction, Exercises and Manoeuvers of Riflemen and light infantry, including School of the Soldier and School of the Company. To which is added, duties of non-commissioned officers; military honors to be paid by troops; the Articles of War, containing rules by which the Armies of the United States are governed; relating to Courts Martial; suppressing mutiny or sedition; granting furloughs, commissary of musters; accepting a challenge; chaplains; sutlers; to whom any officer may apply for redress; sentinels; false alarms; misbehaviour; making known the watchword; engineers; spies; how Courts-Martial must be authenticated, etc.

Stock # : BK04
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The Civil War News

The Civil War News is a current events monthly newspaper. The Civil War News publishes:

More than 600 coming event listings a year
Extensive coverage of preservation efforts and threats at sites across the country
In-depth reviews of some 200 Civil War books a year, plus CD and video reviews
A monthly guest Preservation News editorial page column
Regular columns on firearms by Joe Bilby, images by Ron Coddington and Civil War Round Tables by Matthew Borowick.
Photo coverage of reenactments
Special sections with new year's coming events and unit & group recruiting ads in January, information about groups doing preservation fundraising in April, Gettysburg in July and Civil War books in November.
AND news, photos, features, letters, researcher's needs and display and classified ads

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Hardtack and Coffee or The Unwritten Story of Army Life
by John D. Billings

Though originally published in 1888, Hardtack and Coffee has lost nothing of its original charm. John Billings' keen eye, his sparkling, fresh style and seemingly unlimited supply of fascinating Civil War anecdotes made Hardtack and Coffee an instant bestseller in 1888. The author expounds on the most interesting topics NOT usually found in history books - clothing and shelter, the many aspects of life in camp and on the march, offences and punishments, and how the soldiers dealt with such adversities as body lice and army food. Soft-cover.

Stock # : BK18
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Thirty Myths About Lee's Surrender
by Patrick Schroeder

This book covers the thirty most common myths dealing with the last campaign and the surrender at Appomattox Court House. Under each myth is text about what actually occurred. Find out the facts about where Lee was heading with his army, losses at Sailor's Creek, the origins of the apple tree story, where the surrender actually took place, who accompanied Lee to the McLean House, who was present at the surrender meeting, Grant's uniform, George Armstrong Custer's role at Appomattox, surrenders after Appomattox, the Confederate soldiers' return home, Lee's activities after the surrender, and other myths. Soft-cover, 32 pages.

Stock # : BK24
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More Myths About Lee's Surrender
by Patrick Schroeder

A book which delves into more detailed myths about Lee's final campaign and surrender. The book discusses the fires in Richmond, who first proposed surrender to Lee, the surrender flags, General Meade's status at the surrender, the slave girl Hannah killed in the battle of Appomattox Court House, the last soldier killed at Appomattox, Zouave units and California troops at the surrender, the role of United States Colored Troops in the campaign, Lee's farewell address, General Joshua Chamberlain's role at the stacking of arms, procedures at the formal surrender ceremony, the surrender triangle, troop dispositions after the surrender, and local famous musicians Joel and Sam Sweeney. Soft-cover, 32 pages.

Stock # : BK25
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