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Images from the Storm

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Private Sneden, a survivor of the Civil War was long forgotten when this was published recently. What is so vital about this book is that it is untouched by politicians, generals,and other propogandists of that era. Furthermore it is done through the viewpoint of the artists eyes, and done by his hand - without the editorial expections of the time.

It is so refreshing to see this long studied subject being given a fresh viewpoint from someone who was actually there.

Recommeded for any serious student of the Civil War.

If you love to see pictures from a fascinating time in American history, this is your book. The details and the description really put you there to experience what was happening. No flowery, romatic view of war from this guy!! This book provides
extra pictures that were not included in "Eye of the Storm".
Don't miss this piece of history.

Images From The Storm will appeal to two audiences: those who appreciate treatises on early military art and those with an interest in the Civil War. The Virginia Historical Society unearthed a treasure trove of photos by Union photographer Robert Knox Sneden: this shares his handwritten memoir and a sampling of his storehouse of nearly 1,000 watercolors, sketches and engravings about the war. An outstanding example of military art.

I am also reading the companion book, Eye of the Storm. It is a true account of a man's capture and stay at the infamous Andersonville Prison, during the Civil War. The images of his hand drawn pictures are quite good, actually remarkable. Robert was a mapmaker for the Union. He brings the story to life in seeing the actual images. My grandmothers uncle was at Andersonville Prison also. I wanted to read the eyewitness accounts of that time. The editors have provided any corrections to the history. I am amazed that the journal/diary has been preserved and that people took the effort to publish the story and images for all generations to read and never to forget.