The Civil War Through the Camera by Henry W. Elson is a comprehensive photographic history of the American Civil War. The book features over 200 photographs taken by photographers who were present during the war, including Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner. The photographs capture the devastation and horror of the war, as well as the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought. The book also includes detailed captions that provide historical context and background information on the events depicted in each photograph. ...
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The Civil War Through the Camera by Henry W. Elson is a comprehensive photographic history of the American Civil War. The book features over 200 photographs taken by photographers who were present during the war, including Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner. The photographs capture the devastation and horror of the war, as well as the bravery and sacrifice of the soldiers who fought. The book also includes detailed captions that provide historical context and background information on the events depicted in each photograph. The Civil War Through the Camera is a powerful and moving tribute to one of the most significant events in American history, and is an essential resource for anyone interested in the Civil War.1912. Hundreds of vivid photographs actually taken in Civil War times. Sixteen reproductions of Famous War Paintings. With The New Text History. From bombardment of Fort Sumter to the Union Cavalry's triumphant victory parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, here is America's bloodiest and most dramatic struggle captured for eternity in hundreds of photographs and penetrating commentary. No historical narrative could, on its own, convey the grim bitterness and waste of this divisive war more graphically than these early photographs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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