Civil War Photos: 24 Cards

by Mathew B. Brady

A treasury of 24 historic images documents the War Between the States. Taken while the medium was still in its infancy, these memorable photographs date from the days of America's second revolution. Featuring the work of such distinguished artists as Mathew Brady, Alexander Gardner, and T. H. O’Sullivan, they include portraits of Lincoln, Grant, Lee, Sherman, and other notables; camp scenes of soldiers at work and rest; battlefields from Gettysburg to Fredericksburg; fhe final days in the Confederate capital. Astonishingly clear and detailed, these cards offer a striking way to send messages or greetings to Civil War buffs as well as a gallery of scenes from American history. Each photo features a caption and informative notes.

Genres: American Civil War, Photography

6 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 1994

About the author

Mathew B. Brady (1822-1896)

Reviews

[Eric Williams · Rating 1 out of 5]

I'm a little nuts about the Civil War, so I guess I'm being a little generous with rating this book. It's just a bunch of period photographs; not a whole lot to it. This book was given to me for Christmas by my family; they have a habit of giving me a ton of stuff I don't really need or want. At least this is about something I'm interested in (which is better than most of the junk they've given me).

[Jimmy · Rating 1 out of 5]

Just a collection of two dozen random photos, with only a few lines of information about each one. Personally, I prefer to learn about individual battles/campaigns or generals.

[Bob Irving · Rating 1 out of 5]

Waste of a tree. Just a few photographs with only a few lines about what's in the photo. Why anyone would want this thing I can't imagine.

[Peter Adams · Rating 1 out of 5]

Got a minute or two of fun looking this over. Minimal information about each picture. No context at all.