The Civil War Through the Camera

The Civil War Through the Camera is a book written by Henry W. Elson that documents the American Civil War through a series of photographs. The book features over 2,000 photographs, including many rare and previously unpublished images, that provide a visual narrative of the war. The photographs are accompanied by detailed captions that provide historical context and information about the people and events depicted. The book is organized chronologically, beginning with the events leading up to the war and ending with the surrender of the Confederacy. In addition to the photographs, the book includes an introduction by Elson that provides an overview of the war and its significance, as well as a bibliography for further reading. The Civil War Through the Camera is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War, as well as for photography enthusiasts and collectors.1912. Hundreds of vivid photographs actually taken in Civil War times. Sixteen reproductions of Famous War Paintings. With The New Text History. From bombardment of Fort Sumter to the Union Cavalry's triumphant victory parade down Pennsylvania Avenue, here is America's bloodiest and most dramatic struggle captured for eternity in hundreds of photographs and penetrating commentary. No historical narrative could, on its own, convey the grim bitterness and waste of this divisive war more graphically than these early photographs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.