Gardner's Photographic Sketchbook of the Civil War [Paperback]

Alexander Gardner (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1959

Mathew Brady's chief photographer during the early days of the Civil War, Gardner produced unforgettable pictures, among them Union troops in battle, Lincoln at Antietam, the ruins of Richmond, and Lee's surrender at Appomattox. One hundred of the greatest war pictures ever taken, this collection is also a dramatic record of American history.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Dover Publications; First edition (June 1, 1959)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0486227316
• ISBN-13: 978-0486227313
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 0.4 x 8.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #63,689 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #25 in Books > Arts & Photography > Photography > History

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice book January 8, 2013

By Roma Beth Bonner

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If you are an American history buff, or you are interested in the subject of how photography began, you will thoroughly enjoy this

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book of Actual Pictures From the 1860's December 30, 2012

By Robert Main

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The pictures taken during the war between the states takes one back to how it really looked like. This is real history.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent View into the past! June 19, 2012

By Emorgan

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This book was above and beyond what I expected especially for the price I paid for it. My husband who doesn't normally read loves the book too. It's a great view into the past, into a war that tore this nation apart.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A glimps into the past. June 15, 2012

By Carol R. Foote

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This is a glimps into America's past history that changed the country forever. The period known as the "Civil War, the Great Rebellion, and the Secession" was the first photographed reporting brought into the homes of the citizens. The men and women that photographed the dead and destruction had no idea just how important their work would be through the years.

5.0 out of 5 stars Great find April 9, 2013

By Belinda McCook

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I study history to a deep length. This book has many things that has helped me connect events in the war.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book but crappy packaging... February 20, 2013

By CoastalGal

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The book is awesome, but when it arrived it was in a very cheaply-made, thin padded envelope that had torn open at the corner and bent the cover and first few pages of the book... The shipping envelope was not marked with "DO NOT BEND" and the book was not protected inside by any wrapping of any kind... I am very OCD about keeping my books looking new, I take great care in handling them and when turning the pages etc., and this one was bent and damaged upon arrival and needless to say I am not happy about that....