This extensively researched and documented book traces one of the oldest item of insignia still used by the United States Army. Shoulder straps (shoulder boards) were used as an insignia of grade (rank) by the U.S. Army since the 1830s. The book traces their evolution from their introduction to modern times with a particular focus on the Civil War period.

This book contains 37 letters written by Lt. Milton B. Campbell during his service in the Civil War. He was in Company “I” of the 1st (W) Virginia Infantry, organized at the outset of the war to serve for three months. When the 12th West Virginia Infantry mustered into service in August 1862, Campbell enlisted and served with Company “I” until September 1864.

Few things in life generate more anguish, anger and frustration than being unjustly accused of wrongdoing. But, according to Major George C. Trimble of the Eleventh West Virginia Infantry, that’s what happened to him.

Trimble, previously a captain in the First West Virginia Infantry, had the potential to be a great leader in the Civil War. Instead, he was “dismissed the service,” along with his superior, Colonel John Castelli Rathbone, for cowardly conduct in surrendering their command at Spencer Court House, Roane County, (West) Virginia on September 2, 1862.

A “new” history of Battery F, 1st PA Light Artillery.

There was no original history of the battery written by any of the veterans. As far as a regimental history goes – this one is as solid as any written. Well illustrated with portraits and maps, and indexed.

In 1864, a number of Union prisoners were used as human shields in Charelston, SC. In retaliation, a number of Confederate prisoners were placed on Morris Island, SC, to deter Confederate shelling. Those officers became known as “The Immoral 600”

The First New York Cavalry was recruited in 1861 and served for the entire Civil War. They served in the East, and spent time in the Shenandoah Valley and West Virginia areas.

Memoirs of a Confederate Soldier who served  with the 13th Arkansas Infantry and the 5th Company of the famed Washington Artillery.

(First Edition)  reprinted by LSU Press in 1998

“This book is recommended as a picture of service in the Army of Tennessee, penned by a veteran of unusual intelligence, sensitivity, and literary ability.”

The history of some of the men from Navarro County, Texas,
and their service to the Confederate Army.

They were part of Hood’s Texas Brigade, A.N.V.

This is a signed and numbered edition, limited to 500 copies.
This is copy number 440.

History of the 83rd Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers,
a facsimile reprint of the ca. 1866 original edition.

Written right after the war, the accounts of the service of these Pennsylvanians was still very fresh in Captain Judson’s mind.

Nevins Civil War Book Review states :
“Its slimness notwithstanding, this is one of the better regimental histories that appeared immediately after the war; author recounts many experiences of regimental members during the campaigns in the East.”

Judith Navas Lund. Whaling Masters and Whaling Voyages Sailing from American Ports. A Compilation of Sources. New Bedford Whaling Museum, Kendall Whaling Museum, Ten Pound Island Book Co 2001. Auburn colored cloth hardcover with gold lettering. Quarto 741 pp

First part is listed by name of Master, Vessel Name, Rig, Hailing Port, Depart, Return, Logbook location, Sources. Second part of book is listed by Vessel Name, Rig, Depart, Return, Master, Logbook Location and Sources. Number of Entries for Ports and Years Spanned. Sources. Bibiliography