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Petersburg Souvenirs, Books, Art Prints
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A Grand Terrible Drama
From Gettysburg to Petersburg: The Civil War Letters of
Charles Wellington Reed. Eric A. Campbell, ed. This extensive and unique
collection, consisting of over 180 letters and hundreds of drawings, covers
Medal of Honor recipient Reed's period of service (1862-65) and provides a
wealth of information on the role of the Union army in the eastern theater,
the events in the life of the Civil War soldier, and the war in general. 432
pgs., 7"x 10", hdbd. |
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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. |
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Chamberlain at Petersburg
The Charge at Fort Hell, June
18, 1864. Smith, ed. You'll be fascinated by this forgotten and previously
unpublished account written by Joshua
Lawrence Chamberlain, in which he vividly describes the severe wound
he received at Rives' Salient and the suffering he endured as he struggled
to survive. Annotations to the original manuscript give a thorough
understanding of the names and events recalled. 112 pages, 33 B&W
photographs and maps, 6"x 9", softcover. |
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Charlestonians in war
The Charleston Battalion.
Phelps. This book explores the formation and the many campaigns of the
diverse group of Charleston citizens led by Peter Charles Gaillard. You
will read how the battalion participated at Secessionville, Petersburg and
many other battles and how they truly distinguished themselves by
defending against a larger Union force at Battery Wagner. 208 pgs., 17 B&W
photos, 8 maps, 5½"x 8½", hdbd. |
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Cold Mountain - Book
Frazier. Winner of the
National Book Award and soon to be released as a major motion picture
starring Nicole Kidman, this masterpiece is at once an enthralling
adventure and a stirring love story. Sorely wounded and fatally
disillusioned in the fighting at Petersburg, Inman, a Confederate soldier,
decides to walk back to his home in the Blue Ridge Mountains and to Ada,
the woman he loved years before. Read this award-winner before seeing the
movie and learn what all the buzz is about! 464 pgs, 5¼"x 8", sfbd. |
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Cold Mountain - DVD
Nominated for seven Academy
Awards, this adventure and love story features an all-star cast including
Nicole Kidman, Jude Law and Renee Zellweger. Based on Charles Frazier's
best-selling novel, it's the story of Confederate soldier Inman, who,
sorely wounded and fatally disillusioned by the fighting at Petersburg,
deserts to embark on a dangerous odyssey to his home in the Blue Ridge
Mountains and to Ada, the woman he loved years before. Coming to home
video on June 29, reserve your copy now! 2 hrs. 30 min. |
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Hero of the Republic
Triple Medal of Honor Winner
James Madison Cutts, Jr. Spitler. Reprimanded by President Lincoln after a
court-martial accused him of secretly watching a woman undress, James
Madison Cutts, Jr. sought to clear his reputation by displaying daring
acts of courage in the battles of the
Wilderness, Spotsylvania
and Petersburg. His gallantry was so moving that he was awarded a triple
Medal of Honor and became a national hero. 226 pages, 6"x 9", hardcover. |
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Battle of the Crater
This individually
hand-colored reproduction of an antique engraving measures 16"x 12". |
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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. |
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The Crater
This limited edition 1:32 scale hand-painted pewter
set captures with remarkable detail the ferocity of the fighting that took
place in the Crater at Petersburg, Virginia in 1864. |
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The Last Citadel
Petersburg, Virginia, June 1864-April 1865. Trudeau. This book is the only
full-length treatment of the most extensive military operation of the
Civil War - the siege of Petersburg, Virginia, which by its bloody end had
added more than 70,000 casualties to the war's total. It's a compelling
account told largely through the words of the men and women who were
there, including officers, common soldiers and the town's citizens,
creating an epic story rich in human incident and adventure. 514 pgs., 6"x
9", sfbd. |
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Three Rousing Cheers
A History of the Fifteenth New Jersey from Flemington to Appomattox
Bilby. Of the 2,000 Union regiments fighting in the Civil War, only eleven
of them lost more men than the 15th New Jersey. In this book, which
includes detailed biographies and portraits of unit members, you'll follow
the "Fighting Fifteenth" through all of the major battles in the Eastern
theater, from its first major battle at Fredericksburg to the Federal
breakthrough at Petersburg in April 1865. 453 pages, 140
illustrations and 20 maps, 6"x 9", hardcover. |
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Petersburg
Out of the Trenches. Wensyel. This book vividly recreates the
people and events of the last few weeks of the war. Using Joshua
Chamberlain as the central figure, it tells the story of the siege of
Petersburg and the evacuation of Richmond. Though written as historical
fiction, the background and events are accurately researched and
portrayed. 169 pgs., illustrated, 6"x 9", hdbd. |
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