Civil War Museum Treasures : Outstanding Artifacts and the Stories Behind Them

Alford, Kenneth D.

McFarland & Co Inc（2008/02発売）

• 製本 Paperback:紙装版/ペーパーバック版／ページ数 232 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9780786431861
• DDC分類 973.7074

Full Description

A Bible, an officer's mess kit, a cane arm chair and a blood-stained note... at first glance, these items might not seem to have much in common. But on closer examination they prove to be some of the most interesting artifacts from the Civil War. This volume searches out and details memorabilia in museums spread over 21 states and the District of Columbia. Beginning with an overview of the Civil War, the book provides a state-by-state guide to various museums and historical societies with particular focus on matchless Civil War objects in their collections. Chapters provide the description of each museum and details on how each artifact came to be in that location. A chronological narrative centering on each rare item is then provided, placing the object within the timeline of the war and linking it to a specific event. An appendix contains a guide to battles which are known by various names.

Contents

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments     

Foreword by Chris Calkins     

Introduction     

A Quick Look at the Civil War     

1. Alabama     

2. Arkansas     

3. District of Columbia     

4. Florida     

5. Georgia     

6. Illinois     

7. Iowa     

8. Kentucky     

9. Louisiana     

10. Maryland     

11. Minnesota     

12. Mississippi     

13. New Mexico     

14. North Carolina     

15. Oklahoma     

16. Pennsylvania     

17. South Carolina     

18. Tennessee     

19. Texas     

20. Virginia     

21. West Virginia     

22. Wisconsin     

Appendix: Same Battles, Different Names     

Notes     

Bibliography     

Index