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For memorabilia collectors and military buffs, nostalgia fans and historians both amateur and professional, here is the ultimate reference guide to Civil War artifacts still available today--as well as such "contemporary" items as Abraham Lincoln impersonators and reenactment groups to add a note of authenticity to celebrations. 250 photos and drawings.
About the Author
Alan Wellikoff holds a degree in American Civilization from George Washington University. His writing has appeared in Esquire, Smithsonian, and Gentleman's Quarterly, and his is the author of The Historical Supply Catalogue: A 19th Century Sourcebook and other books including The Modern Man's Guide to Life. He Lives in Baltimore, Maryland.