Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution [Paperback]

George C. Neumann (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0960566686 | ISBN-13: 978-0960566686 | Publication Date: January 1, 1990

Photographic encyclopedia of artifacts from the American Revolution. A great resource for collectors, teachers, reenactors, living history participants or anyone interested in the 18th century. Features more than 2,300 photographs and descriptions of artifacts from the mid to late 1700s. The encyclopedic format lets you focus on the material culture of both combatants and civilians during the Colonial period of early America. From clothing to cookware, rifles to canteens, buttons to blankets, every aspect of life during the American Revolution is covered.

Product Details

• Paperback: 286 pages
• Publisher: Scurlock Pub Co (January 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0960566686
• ISBN-13: 978-0960566686
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #658,319 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best book written on Revolutionary War artifacts., December 26, 1999

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Henry (Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution (Paperback)

George C. Neumann and Frank J. Kravic have really done it this time. Hands down this is the best book written on artifacts of the American Revolution. From A to Z you can look up nearly anything that was used in the War For Independence. Great for amateurs and pros alike it is an indispensable reference tool especially with museums and private collections. Very popular with online auctions as this book is referred to often. Great photographs that are clear with a brief description of every item. Some of these artifacts are now on display at Valley Forge. For collectors and historians alike this work is unparalleled and for over 20 years has been the "bible" for collecting artifacts of the American Revolution. No other work has come close. Highly recommended.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars BUY THIS BOOK, December 14, 2002

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Peter Stines (Anahuac, Texas USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution (Paperback)

This is a CLASSIC reference book on Revolutionary War artifacts!
This one first came out around the time of the bicentennial, and has set the standard from day one. With photographs of original (and in some cases, excavated) and reproduction equipment, this book is a gold mine of information. Where photographs are not available, black and white line drawings by George Woodbridge fill the gap. Woodbridge is one of the BEST illustrators of military subject matter. He captures the details that matter.
Members of the Brigade of the American Revolution were used to further display everyday items used by 18th century soldiers. Museum curators, reenactors, collectors, illustrators and makers of reproduction equipment MUST HAVE THIS BOOK on their shelves.
My only criticism ? Color photos and exact measurements would have been nice. ...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent for re-enactors!, November 30, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Collector's Illustrated Encyclopedia of the American Revolution (Paperback)

This book is an alphabetically organized list of hundreds of artifacts from the Revolutionary War, with photos of everything listed. Each item is described in detail, from powder horns to clothing to medical instruments. If you are a re-enactor of this period and you don't have this book, get it!