Nnharper's pictorial history of the civil war book

Large brown two volume civil war book set with gilt cover title. Harpers pictorial history of the civil war classic. In the original novel, slaverys violence was brutally depicted through sexual acts. Brief comments by professor mcpherson on books in his list have been included.

The civil war was americas bloodiest and most divisive conflict, pitting the union army against the confederate states of america. Frank leslies pictorial history of the american civil war was published in. This harpers magazine collection was first published as two volumes, leather bound in 1863 v1 and 1866 v2 along with a less expensive version with the blue cloth instead of leather. Contemporary accounts and illustrations from the greatest magazine of the time, with scenes maps, plans and portraits comprises 836 largescale pages. Harpers pictorial history of the civil war by guernsey, alfred h. The pages with tissue and images show foxing, as do the endpapers. The american heritage picture history of the civil war by bruce catton is essentially a must read for any civil war buff or reenactor.

This beautiful book covers the history of the united states from discovery and settlement to the indian wars, revolutionary war, civil war and beyond. Alden and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is embellished with a series of engravings by renowned illustrators of the day who have rendered dramatic scenes from every period of americas storied past. Harpers pictorial history of the civil war alfred h. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Bookprinted material photo, print, drawing harpers pictorial history of the great. Alden and a great selection of related books, art and.

Harpers pictorial history of the great rebellion by alfred h. Its a large book, about by with large color drawings throughout. The binding is stable, the pages are in good condition. Antique womens work in the civil war brockett 1st edition studies history 1867. American heritage picture history of the civil war. Harpers pictorial history of the civil war, first edition. Pictorial history of the civil war in the united states of america, volume 1 american culture series pictorial history of the civil war in the united states of america, benson john lossing. The drawings of the battles are amazing, and will help you understand them so much better than any other map or text will allow. Harpers pictorial history of the civil war hardcover july 14, 1996 by alfred h. Online shopping for american civil war from a great selection at books store. Bey 428, 486 i still considered the line of the peninsula as the true approach to richmond, but, for obvious reasons, did not make any pro to return to it. Volume 2 has top chipslight gouge at spine top and small chip at bottom spine.