16-page b/w photo section; 20 maps;6 x 9 The role of the field artillery in the Civil War is often overlooked in favor of the more romantic views of great cavalry commanders or infantrymen. But the reality was that without the field artillery; many of the decisive battles won by the Army of the Potomac most likely would have resulted in defeat and/or destruction. Grape and Canister; first published in 1960; has since become a classic and remains the definitive study of the field artillery of the Army of the Potomac. This long-awaited second edition includes new maps and photos; updated annotations; and a more comprehensive bibliography.
#546714 in Books Harry N. Abrams 2002-10-08Ingredients: Example IngredientsFormat: Special EditionOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 14.00 x 1.25 x 10.50l; 5.00 #File Name: 0810934841400 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Alien ArtBy Charles CameronThe photos in this massive volume are so intensely colorful and otherwordly that they seem to have been taken on another planet. The rituals; celebrations; and rites of passage represented here are somewhat familiar but their genesis is as distant as the origins of man. Primal images; vibrant colors; and intense facial expressions seem to transport the viewer into a parallel universe.I wouldn't ordinarily spend so much time just staring at hundreds of pictures in a book; but the size and clarity and vibrancy of these images is such a treat for the eyes and an inspiration for the creative mind that I couldn't put them away. All photography books should be this well printed and produced.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Beautiful; Vibrant; Worth ItBy VipGreat 2 volume set of photographs you will want to flip through again and again. It's heavy -- but a great addition to your collection of photo books or coffee table. There are some pretty graphic ceremony scenes that are jarring at first but only adds to the allure of its authenticity. If you are interested in different African cultures around the continent; beautiful ceremonial garb and the excitement of many of these rituals; this s for you.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Helmut HampeHuman imagination is infinite and here it is fantastically recorded
