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.
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.
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previously unpublished account written by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain, in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.
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.
Virginia's Civil War
Ghosts
Brown. Do spirits still replay the past at Virginia's battlefields?
Through photographs and other findings from paranormal investigations,
this heavily illustrated book examines more than 20 new ghostly encounters
at 13 Civil War sites in northern Virginia, Richmond and Petersburg.
You'll visit Cold Harbor, Henry House Hill, the Bull Run Bridge at
Manassas, Fredericksburg's Sunken Road, Grant's headquarters at Appomattox
Manor, and many others. 160 pages, 82 B&W photographs, 6"x 9", softcover
A Complete History Schmutz. This book examines the Battle of the Crater – one of the
lesser known yet most interesting battles of the Civil War – in
fascinating detail. You’ll read about the rival Confederate and Union
armies from their bitter conflicts in the Overland Campaign through the
siege of Petersburg – which marked the onset of brutal trench warfare –
and the Battle of the Crater that was intended to lift that siege. 428
pages, 70 B&W photographs, 7”x 10”, hardcover.
In 1864, Union Gen.
Ulysses S. Grant decided to strangle the Confederate Army of Northern
Virginia by surrounding the city of Petersburg, Virginia, and cutting off
Gen. Robert E. Lee's supply lines.
This heavily illustrated book examines the nearly 10-month siege - which
included pitched battles such as the Battle of the Crater, Reams Station,
Hatcher's Run and White Oak Road - and the Union attack that sent the
Confederate Army scrambling back to Appomattox, Virginia, setting the
stage for the final battle between the two great generals and the
Confederate surrender. 96 pages, B&W photographs and color illustrations,
7¼"x 9¾", softcover.
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.
