Author: DAVIS, BURKE Title: The CIVIL War: Strange and Fascinating Facts
Description: New York, New York: Barnes & Noble Books, 2005. Third Printing. Hard Cover. Illustrated by Raymond Houlihan. 249 pages: 6.25 x 9.25 in.: 1.4: KB#004664: Dustjacket now protected by a new Brodart Mylar Cover. This book was previously published as "Our Incredible Civil War", 1960. "This almanac, capped with extraordinary humor and surprise, is the result of a lifetime of reading and writing about the Civil War. The years 1861-1865 introduced into American life the first successful submarine, the snorkel, the periscope, flame throwers, aerial reconnaissance, the income tax, the first black U. S. Army officer - among a host of other unusual firsts. ". Fine in Fine Dust Jacket .
Keywords: History Confederate Union Warfare History: : United States: : CIVIL War Period (1850-1877)
Price: US$ 14.00 Seller: Keener Books & Collectibles
- Book number: 004664