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A Place Called Appomattox
Marvel. Here, the author draws on original documents, diaries and letters composed as events unfolded to produce a clear and credible portrait of this place and the galvanizing events that unfolded there that is both typical and extraordinary. He also scrutinizes Appomattox the national symbol, exposing many of the cherished myths surrounding the surrender it hosted. 416 pgs., 59 illustrations and 7 maps, 6"x 9¼", hdbd.
 

Appomattox: The Passing of the Armies
The Passing of the Armies. Wensyel. Presented from the viewpoints of the generals, soldiers and civilians who were there, this is the story of the retreat of Robert E. Lee's army, the constant skirmishing that accompanied this retreat and Lee's surrender to Grant on April 9th, 1865. 262 pgs., 6"x 9", sfbd.

Bayonet! Forward
My Civil War Reminiscences.
Chamberlain. This book is a collection of Joshua L. Chamberlain's speeches and writings on some of the most critical actions of the Civil War, including descriptions of Gettysburg, Petersburg, Five Forks and Appomattox; official battle reports; a history of the Fifth Army Corps; a moving account of the last salute to the Army of Northern Virginia; and more. 328 pages, 6¼"x 9½", hardcover.

Bruce Catton's Civil War
Catton. The first volume of this trilogy opens with the Democratic Party's Charleston convention in 1860, proceeds to the Republican Convention and Lincoln's victory, and then follows the country as it is swept into war. The second volume shows how the Union and Confederacy reconciled themselves to war, and how the statures of Lee, Grant, Sherman, and others emerged. In the final volume, Lincoln remains resolute in the belief that a house divided against itself cannot stand, while Davis struggles for political and economic stability. You'll follow the fighting at Fredericksburg, the surrender at Appomattox and the end of the Confederacy, and the assassination of Abraham Lincoln.
 

From Manassas to Appomattox
Longstreet. General James Longstreet, one of the most controversial figures of the Civil war, wrote these memoirs in the combative style of the old soldier. Their tremendous historical interest lies not only in his personal account of the progress of the Civil War, and in the many fascinating anecdotes about Lee and his officers, but in the insight they afford into the mind and character of one of the bravest and most loyal of Southern generals. 690 pages, 5½"x 8½", softcover.

Gettysburg, Widerness & Appomattox Map
This reproduction of a map compiled and published by Joshua Smith in 1899 shows Union and Confederate routes, railroads, canals, towns, rivers, topography, and places and dates of battles including a number of engagements in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Washington D.C., West Virginia and Virginia. 17"x 17¾".

Homeward Bound
The Demobilization of the Union and Confederate Armies, 1865-1866. Holberton. This book looks at what happened to the hundreds of thousands of men in the Union and Confederate armies after they laid down their arms. Beginning with the surrender at Appomattox, it takes you through all the aspects and phases of demobilization including the bureaucratic red tape and mishandled orders, and in some cases, tragic accidents. 224 pgs., 17 B&W photos, 6"x 9", hdbd.

Lee's Last Retreat The Flight to Appomattox
Marvel. Few events in Civil War history have generated such deliberate mythmaking as the retreat that ended at Appomattox. This book offers the first history of the Appomattox campaign written primarily from contemporary source material, with a skeptical eye toward memoirs published well after the events they purport to describe. 328 pgs., 38 illustrations and 6 maps, 6"x 9¼", hdbd.

Map of Appomattox Courthouse
This reproduction of an 1866 map shows positions of Union and Confederate troops at the time of surrender, houses, names of residents, roads, relief by hachures, drainage and vegetation. Bordering the map are historical notes concerning the surrender, Lee's farewell to his army, and views of Lee's and Grant's Headquarters, McLane's House, Appomattox Court House and "Place Where the Arms Were Stacked." Measures 20¼"x 17".

Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War Volume Three
Chancellorsville to the Surrender of Appomattox. Benson J. Lossing. Published shortly after the war's end by one of the mid-19th century's leading popular historians, this third-volume chronicle of the Civil War battles, political events, and personalities offers details and interpretations that will surprise the most knowledgeable Civil War buff. "The Shelby Foote of the 19th century, Lossing presents an abundantly illustrated text that makes for interesting reading." - North & South. 652 pgs., 328 illustrations. 6½"x 9¾", sfbd.
 

Southern Historical Society Papers CD-ROM
This CD-ROM includes 52 volumes of the Confederate version of the war as compiled by the Southern Historical Society and a supplement to The Official Records to the War of the Rebellion that contains letters and records of citizens and military officials of the southern states. Especially notable are the paroles of the Army of Northern Virginia at the Appomattox surrender and the records of the Confederate Congress. CD-ROM, for Windows PCs.

Sunset of the Confederacy
Schaff. This compelling narrative, written by a sympathetic Union officer who witnessed the war's conclusion, covers the last days of the Civil War and the downfall of the Army of Northern Virginia. It's a fascinating account of the people, places and events that changed the course of history - from the fall of Richmond and Petersburg to the climactic meeting between Lee and Grant at Appomattox. 302 pages, 5½"x 8½", softcover.

The Cavalry at Appomattox
A Tactical Study of Mounted Operations During the Civil War's Climactic Campaign, March 27-April 9, 1865. Longacre. This book provides day-by-day accounts of Union and Confederate cavalry operations during the last critical week of warfare in Virginia, highlights the strengths and weaknesses of the opposing forces, and includes the battles leading up to - and including - the climactic encounter outside Appomattox Court House. 288 pgs., 36 B&W photos and 9 maps, 6"x 9", hdbd.

To Appomattox: Nine April Days, 1865 (Classics of War)

Nine April Days, 1865. Davis. This riveting chronicle of the nine final days of the Civil War is an anecdotal and intimate portrait of Lee, Grant, Lincoln and the war's other notable personalities as they play out the end game to America's bloodiest war. Told largely through the eyes, ears and voices of the participants themselves, it is an account of these last days that touches the heart. "A vivid narrative… wholeheartedly recommended." - The New York Times.

The Appomattox Campaign: March 29-april 9, 1865 (Great Campaigns Series)

Previous accounts of the Civil War's last major campaign have often neglected the actual maneuvers and tactics of the units involved. This new addition to the Great Campaigns series features a tactical approach to the final drama of the Civil War. Innovative maps, sidebars and charts complement a dramatic narrative. The fall of Petersburg and Richmond, the last battles at Five Forks, Sailor's Creek, and Dinwiddie Court House, and the final surrender at Appomattox are all described by an author whose knowledge of the historical sources is equaled by his familiarity with the area over which the armies marched and fought.

Warriors' Tribute at Appomattox
Dale Gallon. Colonel Joshua Chamberlain, representing the government of the United States, receives the surrender of Longstreet's Corps at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, on April 12, 1865. Measures 26"x 16".

The Surrender
Appomattox Court House, Virginia - April 9th 1865. Keith Rocco. The meeting lasted approximately an hour and a half. When it was over, the Army of Northern Virginia had surrendered, the Federal Government was able to bring increased pressure to bear on other parts of the south, and hostilities were within months of cessation. 24"x 18" poster is signed by the artist.

Born to be Brothers
Dale Gallon
The day after the Confederate surrender on April 9, 1865, Union Gen. Ulysses S. Grant offers a cigar to Confederate Gen. James Longstreet at the Appomattox (Virginia) Court House. Telling about the moving gesture later, Longstreet said, "Why do men fight who were born to be brothers?" 31"x 22" limited edition print is signed and numbered by the artist.