Civil War Artifacts - A Guide for the Historian

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Civil War Artifacts - A Guide for the Historian

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This book is a "must have" for all serious relic hunters. I have a well worn copy in my library. -slim

By Howard R. Crouch, 238 pages, 8.5 x 11 Hardbound, tons of pictures;

The new, comprehensive and complete guide to Civil War artifacts. From both the Eastern and Western theaters of war, US and CS items are clearly pictured and carefully identified. Many show detail views with maker’s marks, dates and soldier’s inscriptions. Data on the manufacture and issuance of many of the items are included. From the commonest pack parts to the rarest buckles, it’s all here, with over 1700 artifacts shown – many full scale.

This New Standard Reference Features: Tools, Artillery projectiles, Hat ornaments, Bottles, Pistols & Longarms, ID pins & tags, Musical items, Swords, Medical items, Knives, Insignia, Coins, Gun tools, Stencils, Jewelry, Horse equipment, Cape pins, Carved bullets, Spurs, Personal items, Buttons, Bullets and Plates.

It also includes a chapter on both early Colonial and post-war items often found on Civil War sites and much data on the preservation of various types of artifacts. All categories are grouped by chapter and page for ease of reference. This book is completely indexed with a full bibliography.