PDF Soldiers; Sailors; Slaves; and Ships: The Civil War Photographs of Henry P. Moore by W. Jeffrey Bolster; Hilary Anderson in History

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Vivid; unusual pictures from the Civil WarBy DennisThis is a jewel of a book. The photographs; beautifullyreproduced; show daily life in South Carolina during the Civil War. You see soldiers at rest in front of their tents; sailors on ships; slaves on plantations. The pictures and the graceful explanatory captions make history come alive in a poignant and moving way. It's extraordinary that such a meticulously researched book is ... [inexpensive].2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. "Soldiers; Sailors; Slaves and Ships" Highly Recommended!By A CustomerA wonderful book - full of remarkable photographs accompanined by vivid and intriguing text. Moore's camera captures the complexities of the Civil War admirably and also explores aspects of the war frequently overlooked by other sources. A surprisingly enjoyable read.