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3 NEW DIME SONG BOOKS!BEADLE'S UNION SONG BOOK#2352 $5.95 BUY NOW! BEADLE'S #2 COMIC & SENTIMENTAL SONG BOOK pub. 1860 #2353 $5.95 BUY NOW! BEADLE'S #6 COMIC & SENTIMENTAL SONG BOOK pub. 1860 #2354 $5.95 BUY NOW! 
FORTUNE TELLER#2356 $12.95 BUY NOW! 
EYEWITNESSES AT THE BATTLE OF FORT DONELSONThis is the Battle described by 90 men and women who were there. except where Parentheses enclose a word or phrase inserted for clarity, and were ellipses indicate omissions, nothing has been changed in blending passages from these eyewitnesses, letters, diaries and memoirs into this "you are there" chronological account of the battle #2359 $12.95 BUY NOW! 
EYEWITNESSES AT THE BATTLE OF SHILOHThis is the Battle described by more than 100 men and women who were there. except where Parentheses enclose a word or phrase inserted for clarity, and were ellipses indicate omissions, nothing has been changed in blending passages from these eyewitnesses, letters, diaries and memoirs into this "you are there" chronological account of the battle #2360 $12.95 BUY NOW! 
EYEWITNESSES AT THE BATTLE OF FRANKLINThis is the Battle described by 90 men and women who were there. except where Parentheses enclose a word or phrase inserted for clarity, and were ellipses indicate omissions, nothing has been changed in blending passages from these eyewitnesses, letters, diaries and memoirs into this "you are there" chronological account of the battle #2361 $12.95 BUY NOW! 
REMINISCENCES of the 41st TENNESSEEReminiscences 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. #2335 $24.95 BUY NOW! 
THE TRI-WEEKLY NEWS 4-19-1862#2333 $2.95 BUY NOW! 
EYEWITNESSES AT THE BATTLE OF STONES RIVERThis is the Battle described by 130 men and women who were there. except where Parentheses enclose a word or phrase inserted for clarity, and were ellipses indicate omissions, nothing has been changed in blending passages from these eyewitnesses, letters, diaries and memoirs into this "you are there" chronological account of the battle. This is the second, expanded edition with 60 more eyewitness accounts than the first printing. #2326 $12.95 BUY NOW! 
COMPANY AYTCH REVISEDPages 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 granddaughter 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. 
WITH BLOOD & FIREIdeological cleansing. Ethnic and racial conflict. Military and paramilitary units committing mass murder. Bodies left unburied. Prisoners executed without trial. Civilian dwellings destroyed for political purpose. Mass deportations. Rape. Torture. Looting. Civilian informers touching off military raids. Is the scene of these crimes East Timor--1999? Kosovo-- 1998? Bosnia---1995? Viet Nam--1973? No, this was Middle Tennessee, 1863-65. The same scenes were being enacted in all those parts of the South that were under Union military occupation during the years of the Civil War. The popular view of the Civil War is one of armies clashing and flags waving while civilians stand clear of the action. Except for the events such as Major General William T. Sherman's "March through Georgia" or Major Generals David Hunter and Philip Sheridan in the Shenandoah Valley, civilians are usually seen as above the fray. The records of the provost marshal illustrate a side of the war that varies immensely from the usual battles, campaigns, and marches. For civilians living behind the lines, the war was a story of murder, robbery, and betrayal. it was truly an experience from which they never recovered but that they at best endured. The Civil War News says, "A well written analysis of this pivotal period in the Civil War. 
HARD BOUND, HAND MADE JOURNALNow for the details, this journal has 48 pages. It measures 5 inches by 6 inches, that's a little large for the pocket but fits nicely into a haversack. The pages were folded and cut after binding just as the originals were. The spine is cloth book binding tape with an inner cotton tape for re-enforcement. The cover is painted press board just as the original book. The pages are hand sewn and then glued into the binding using our Grandmother's recipe for home made glue (looks just like Elmer's). These journals are very labor intensive and will be made on a very limited basis. 
JournalFor officers, enlisted men or civilians.This handy little journal is just the thing to keep your notes, diary entries or use it to dash off an urgent message via courier to the Col. of the regiment who is supposed to be protecting your flank! It measures 3 1/2 inches wide by 4 1/2 inches long. Just the right size to fit the inside breast pocket of your shell or frock coat. It has approx. 80 pages of ruled note paper. That's enough parchment to last you through a whole year's worth of campaigns. The covers are made of heavy paste board with a lighter blue cloth spine. "JOURNAL" is embossed in gold ink right on the front. Almost anyone would find this journal a handsome and welcome addition to any impression. Item # B2124 $4.95 BUY NOW! A SKETCHBOOK OF THEUNION INFANTRYMAN
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AFRICAN AMERICAN PHOTGRAPHS1840--1950IDENTIFICATION, RESEARCH, CARE AND COLLECTING by Ross J. Kelbaugh This book is of interest to anyone who claims to be a historian of any degree. Although the main purpose of this book is to help collectors of African American photographs it serves a much broader use. Over a third of this book is dedicated to photos that are of pre and or civil war era! It includes soldiers, sailors, craftsmen and of course slave photos but what I find most amazing are the fantastic photos of the wealthy free men and women of color. Not only were African Americans the subject of these photos but they were sometimes the photographers as well. So often our modern culture tries to pigeon hole everyone of the 19th century who was not Caucasian as servants, slaves or laborers. How wonderful it is to see a little of the true nature of the era, even when it is just a small glimpse. Item #B2214 $14.95 BUY NOW! 
CIVIL WAR IN TENNESSEEby STEVE COTTRELLTo compile and describe all the countless Civil War actions in Tennessee would be a monumental task taking the better part of a lifetime. The purpose of this small volume is to provide a broad overview of the region’s conflict, briefly describing the main battles as well as a sampling of the smaller actions. This informal work has been worded in an easy to read style for the average person to learn and enjoy a little history. Every effort has been made to be historically accurate and non-partisan. The fact that I have ancestors who fought on both sides in the war helps me to be fairly non-biased in my accounts. My father’s side of the family tended to be Union sympathizers, and my mother’s side tended to be Confederate Sympathizers. However, the ancestor I would like to single out for a special tribute here is my great-great grandfather who served in Tennessee during the war. John P. Cottrell was a private in the sixth Indiana Cavalry Regiment. His military record states that he took part in the East Tennessee Campaign and the Siege of Nashville. This book is dedicated to John and brave men like him on both sides whose service in Tennessee should not be forgotten. Steve Cottrell, the author. Item #B2215 $9.95 BUY NOW! 
A GUIDE TO CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY PROJECTILESAs the nation was torn asunder, the opposing forces of North and South scrambled to find that perfect combination of sabot, shell body, and fuze to destroy the enemy. Predictably, some failed in the field; others worked with devastating precision. Their innovations provided today's Civil War students and artillery enthusiast with a fascinating look at the shot and shell of 1861-1865. Now, with Melton and Pawl's guide to Civil War artillery projectiles, every civil war collector and researcher can have the information they want right at their fingertips. Item # 2202 $11.95 BUY NOW! 
THIS FLAG NEVER GOES DOWNPerhaps no symbol in American history has generated as much passionate debate as the Confederate battle flag. Indeed, the familiar, star-studded, blue St. Andrew's cross on a red field divides Americans almost as much today as it did 140 years ago. The author presents 40 gripping stories of Confederate color bearers and their banners during the epic three day battle of Gettysburg. The terror and carnage of the bloodiest battle of the war exemplified the deep reverence that the Southern soldier held for his regimental flag. The reader will be enthralled by these stories of sacrifice and devotion while gaining a new appreciation and perhaps an increased tolerance for the symbol that has been both misused and unfairly maligned by some modern day Americans. Item # 2201 $12.95 BUY NOW! 
THE FEDERAL CIVIL WAR SHELTER TENTItem # 2015 $19.95 BUY NOW! 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. ITEM # 814 $14.95 BUY NOW! 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. ITEM # 816 $5.95 BUY NOW! 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.
ITEM # 817 $9.95 BUY NOW! THE CITIZEN SOLDIER
The memoirs of Civil War volunteer, John Beatty.
This is the story of a plain spoken, common sense man who just happened to become one of the army of the Cumberland's best brigade commanders. While watching the battle of Missionary Ridge from a reserve position Beatty commented on the Generalship of his new commander, Ulysses S. Grant. " I thought I detected in the management what I had never discovered before on the battlefield. A little common sense". John Beatty started his military career when he raised a company and marched off to camp where they became part of the 3rd Ohio inf. and he was shortly there after elected to the rank of Lt. Col. and that's where the story gets interesting.
It's very good reading and covers many aspects of every day military life. THE CITIZEN SOLDIER ITEM # 805 $15.95 BUY NOW! THE BOYS WHO WENT TO WAR FROM THE CUMBERLAND UNIVERSITY |
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 is an accurate, interesting and sometimes thrilling account of an unusual group of men who rendered a valuable service to the nation in a time of great need. It is also a fresh and informative study of the old west in the transition from frontier to stable society. (Bell Wiley. New York Times book review).
Written by John D. Billings.
Authentic Civil War Cooking and Camaraderie by Garry Fisher. This is one of the most enjoyable little books I have picked up in a long time. It's not too often that you find a book that has all of what I consider to be "all the best qualities". You can read it in one sitting, it's well written and very entertaining and best of all it has first hand accounts of life in the field. The next meal was never far from the soldiers mind and this book lets you in on just how "creative" a hungry soldier can be. There are lots of recipes you can use in the field along with a few "hungry soldier songs" and letters from the field describing the food or lack there of!
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