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Civil War Medical Reference Books
Civil
War Pharmacy, A History of Drugs, Drug Supply and Provision, and Therapeutics
for the Union and Confederacy.
Michael A. Flannery. 347 pp. with Index. Includes photos.
The first comprehensive examination of pharmaceutical practice and drug provision
during the Civil War. While numerous books have recounted the history of medicine
in the Civil War, little has been said about the drugs that were used, the people
who provided and prepared them, and how they were supplied. This is the first
book to provide detailed discussion of the role of pharmacy. Among the topics
covered in this essential volume are the duties of medical purveyors, the role
of the hospital steward, and the nature and state of medical substances commonly
used in the 1860s.
This richly detailed book shows why the South found drug provision especially
difficult and describes the valiant efforts of Confederate sympathizers to run
the Union blockade in order to smuggle in their precious cargoes. You’ll
also learn about the scurrilous privateers who were out to make a personal fortune
at the expense of both the Union and the Confederacy. In addition, Civil War
Pharmacy illuminates the systematic effort of pharmacists, physicians, and botanists
to derive from Southern plants adequate substitutes for foreign substances that
were difficult, if not impossible, to obtain in the Confederacy.
Available in either Hard Bound or Soft Cover
Hard Bound................................................................$59.95
Soft Cover..................................................................$34.95
Medicines
for the Union Army- The United States Army Laboratories During the
Civil War. This book shows that in the evolution of the army's Medical Department from incompetence to general efficiency during this time, and in the vastly improved organization and supply system designed by William A. Hammond, Jonathan Letterman, the medical purveyors, and others working under the Surgeon General, there was evidence of a great achievement. You will come to understand the medical purveying system of the time and its problems, and you will witness the birth, growth, and remarkable achievements of the Federal government's pharmaceutical laboratories at Astoria, New York, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Available in either Hard Bound or Soft Cover
A System of Practical Surgery with Numerous Explanatory Plates. John
Lizars, Edinburgh. Reprint of period manual. 242 pgs. Paperback. Complete listing
of all medical ailments and injuries prevalent at the time along with cures
and remedies. Originally published in Edinburgh, Scotland in the mid 1800's...............$24.95
C W Medical Instruments and Equipment, 97 pgs. An informative book on
medical instruments and equipment from the 1860's. 195 photos and
illustrations......$9.95
CW Medical Instruments and Equipment Vol II, As above with even more
photos and illustrations of period medical, dental, and surgical
equipment............................$9.95
CW Medical Instruments and Equipment Vol III, As in the above two books,
a great reference source for CW medical information. Tons of photos of actual
equipment and medical personnel in action and at rest. Several vignettes are
included of actual people, pictures, etc. 126 pgs.......$ 9.95
Antique Medical Instruments,144 pgs. Illustrations and descriptions
of instruments from 1800 to the
present.....................................................................................................$14.95
In Hospital and Camp; Hdbnd 166 pgs. The Civil war through the eyes
of its' doctors and nurses. Series of short subjects, letters, etc. Recounting
life through the eyes of medical personel...................................................................$19.95
Masonic Reference
House Undivided, Freemasonry In the Civil War. Allen E. Roberts. 356 pgs
loaded with stories and accounts of Masonic interest during the conflict. A
must for your impression..................$24.95
Freemasons at Gettysburg. Sheldon Munn. 92 pg. listing accounts of more
of more than 50 Masons and their experiences during the battle at Gettysburg...........$10.95
House Reunited. Allen E, Roberts. Chronicling
Freemasonry and the aftermath of the conflict. 84
pgs..............................................................................................$12.95
Freemasonry in American History. Allen E Roberts. 462 pgs hdbnd. Easily
readable book about Freemasonry, written by a Freemason. Thick and packed full
of history. Valuable to the general reader and to the newly made mason who wishes
to receive more light about the order......$29.95
Duncans Masonic Ritual and Monitor. Reprint of an 1866 ritual whioch includes
the study of the three symbolic degrees, and then goes on into the Ancient York
Rite including the degrees of Mark Master, Past Master, most Excellent master,
and The Royal Arch. While this is considered a clandestine book, there are a
lot of them around from the mid 1800's which lets us know that thye were abundant
at that time. For use a s a study guide or to familiarize one with the rituals
of Masonry.
280 pgs, 5" X 7 1/2"...............................................................$14.00
Civil War Clothing
Reference Books
Cadet Gray
and Butternut Brown-Notes on Confederate Uniforms, by Thomas M. Arliskas.
Softcover, 104 pages.
Cadet Gray & Butternut Brown is not just a book full of Confederate uniforms,
it also answers how and why the two largest Confederate armies (the Army of
Northern Virginia and the Army of Tennessee) looked and dressed the way they
did during four long years of war. A multitude of contemporary accounts from
newspapers, letters and diaries are used in the text to describe the appearance
and supply of the Confederate soldiers......................................$16.95
US Pattern Book. Patterns of a complete US uniform including
greatcoat and hat...$12.95
Confederate Sketchbook. Similar to above with patterns and
descriptions of a complete Confederate Enlisted uniform with haversack,
etc.......................................$9.95
Civil War Gentlemen: 1860's Apparel
Arts & Uniforms. R.L. Shep. 259 pgs. Contains the complete text of
Salisbury's System of Actual Measurement and Drafting for all Styles of coats
upon Geometrical Principals by W.S. Salisbury 1865/66. Plus original material,
illustrations, and excerpts from 1860's primary source
material..........$24.95
Civil War General Reference
Books
Civil War Reenactor's Black Powder Guide. Soft
cover 55 pages complete with pictures. Covers all aspects of CW period military
weapons- Revolvers, Muskets, carbines, etc. Loading, Firing (live and blanks),
Cleaning, and storage are also covered. This is a long awaited book for the
hobby and new reenactors. If you need info regarding the care and feeding of
your weapon, this is it!....................$12.95
Colored Troops!
Men of Color, By Wm Gladstone. 227 pages ppr back.
Great source book from the beginning of the conflict until the end. Covers enlistment,
uniforms, flags, etc. A valuable reference for reenactors portraying US Colored
Troops, Both enlisted and officers. Illustrated throughout...........................................$17.95
Black Valor: Buffalo Soldiers and the Medal of Honor, By Frank Schubert. 184 Pgs Hard Bound. Vivid description of frontier warfare and the special challenges black troops had to face. Believed to have been named Buffalo Soldiers by Indians who had seen a similarity between the coarse hair and dark skin of the soldiers and the coats of the Buffalo (from the book). 23 of these men won the Nations highest award for personal bravery, The medal of honor. Their stories are told in this collected biography..................................$22.95
Black Confederates, Originally published as "Forgotten Confederates".
189 pg. ppr back. History of the Black Southerners who fought in the conflict.
Chapters on Black Loyalty under the Confederacy, Selected Correspondence, Confederate
Military Records, CS Pension Applications, Sources for the Study of Black Confederates,
and much more. Great book on the subject and good resource material...........................................................................................................$17.95
Civil War Cartridge Boxes of the Union Infantryman, Paul Johnson. 351
pages. Hardbound. Important reference on cartridge boxes as used during the
Civil War period. Covering all aspects and patterns of US boxes from pre-war,
1860 through 1864 patterns, as well as oddities. Included is a summary of production
cartridge boxes, shoulder belts and plates 1857-1864. Loaded with pictures.
A "must have" for the collector or enthusiast interested in accuracy...........................$45.00
American Socket Bayonets and Scabbards, Robert M Reilly. 209 pgs hardbound.
Comprehensive illustrated history of socket bayonets, scabbards, and frogs in
America from the Colonial through to the Post Civil War period. Great reference
for any American bayonet.........................................................................................................$45.00
Civil War Paper Items: From the Rosanna A. Blake Collection, Marshal University,
By Jack L. Dickenson
"The Rosanna A. Blake Library of Confederate History is on of the best
collections in the country." Dr. Richard Harwell.
Soft Bound, 136 pages, hundreds of items, full-color pages, sb, full-color cover.
$14.95
Civil War Reenactment, Hagan & Hagan. 112 pgs, soft bound.
Colorful photographs fill this essay on CW reenacting. Kind of like a
Reenactment Picture book. You may be in it?!? $19.95
Civil War Sharps Carbines & Rifles. Softbnd 108 pgs. Reference describing
the various aspects of the Sharps' firearms, with a detailing of regiments which
were issued each particular weapon. Great reference for enthusiasts of this
unique firearm.....................$12.95
Rise Of The Ironclads, Highlighting the Iron Warships. 80pgs. Includes
a chapter on the ships- USS Merrimack, USS Monitor, Ironclads against wooden
ships, Ironclad against Ironclad. Chronicling these ships from design to the
end. Tons of pictures, diagrams and drawings........................... $12.95
Cannons, All about CW Artillery. By Dean
Thomas.................................$7.95
Civil War Small Arms, All about weapons used during the conflict. 96 pages
softbound. Covers all weapons including hand guns, muskets, rifles, carbines,
etc. Full of drawings, diagrams, as well as actual photographs of each gun,
usually accompanied by an original photo of a soldier or person holding the
weapons as well as photos of the original ammunition for each weapon. Great
resource material, and enjoyable to read. By Dean Thomas...$7.95
Ready, Aim, Fire, Small Arms Ammunition in the battle of Gettysburg. All
about Bullets and small arms projectiles used during this battle. Lots of photos
and drawings of the original ammo and specifications. Includes information regarding
the actual regiments that were at Gettysburg, and the arms that they were equipped
with at the time including caliber.$7.95
CW Commanders, By Dean Thomas. Photographic image and capsule
biographies of 138 Union and Confederate officers. Many illustrations and
photographs of officers, insignia, etc. Great for research on that difficult
officers insignia. Soft bound, 72 pgs.....................$7.95
Russell's Civil War Photographs, 116 Photographs from the famed C.W.
photographer. ppr back. Large size 12" X 9. 1/2". Each print has the
original plate number and description. Town scenes, railroad and battle sites
included.Great for reference and very interesting histopric photographs.................$14.95
Mr. Lincoln's Camera Man; Matthew Brady. Over 300 Brady photos reproduced
from the original negatives. 368 pgs.................................................
$24.95
Introduction To Civil War Photography, By Ross Kelbaugh. 48 pgs.
Illustrated guide to photography of the era. Completely illustrated. Step by
step explanation of each process...................$9.95
Photographic Sketchbook of the Civil War, Alexander Gardner. Repro of
the 1866 volume with 100 on-the-field photographs. 224
pgs..................................$12.95
Springing to the Call- or- How To Get Started In Civil War Reenacting.
From the editors of the CAMP CHASE GAZETTE. 36 fact filled pages with everything
a neo-reenactor should know, would like to know, and some things nobody cares
about. This book reveals all of the deep dark secrets of the hobby in detail.
Warning!-Do not read this at bed time........................Out
of Print
Sex In The Civil War, The Story the Soldiers
Wouldn't Tell. 209 pgs, Stories, personal accounts, poems, pictures from
the 1860's of this taboo subject. Most of the info will surprise you. People
today do not realize that we did not invent the ideas, fantasies, and acts regarding
sex in the modern world. People were doing this since time began! This reference
work covers a small portion of the material that was around during the 1860's,
shocking as it may be. Nothing nasty or obscene, but still surprising. (Shipped
in a plain brown wrapper if you prefer).................$21.95
the Confederate Reader, or How the South Saw The War, Edited by
Richard B. Harwell. Reprint of The Confederate Reader (1957) 389
pgs...............................$12.95
Civil War Curiosities, Strange stories, oddities, events, and
coincidences. 281 pgs.....$12.99
More Civil War Curiosities, Fascinating tales, infamous characters,
& more strange
stories...............................................$12.99
Civil War Trivia (and fact book) 287 pgs softbnd. Done in Q&A
format. Interesting
facts...............................................$12.99
The
Civil War for Kids. A History with 21 Activities. Great book for the youngsters.
145 pgs. 14 chapters. Each with text and documented by original and recent photos.
Each chapter has an activity for the kids to do or something to create, such
as A Coffee Can Drum, Berry Ink, Signaling, Housewife Sewing Kit, and more.
Easy to read and will help them learn, with activities to keep their attention.
Complete with Glossary, and resources including related websites...................$14.95
Daguerreotype In America, Beaumont Newhall. Full text plus 104 photographs.
Includes a lot of very prominent people from the mid 1800's that you would not
think had been able to be Photographed, including Daniel Webster, Andrew Jackson,
Lola Montez, Etc.....$19.95
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