The Photographic History of the Civil War in Ten Volumes Edited by Francis Trevelyan Miller and Robert S. Lanier

Offered here is a rare opportunity to acquire resource materials from the private library of the late David L. Hack, a nationally recognized authority on Civil War history. His meticulously curated collection has been featured in The New York Times and acquired in part by the Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk, Virginia. Selections from his collections have traveled in major exhibitions around the world and have been cited extensively in scholarly works, books, and academic papers. Each item reflects Hack's lifelong dedication to historical accuracy, preservation, and scholarship. This collection has been carefully maintained over decades and represents an invaluable resource for historians, collectors, and Civil War enthusiasts alike. This remarkable ten-volume set offers a comprehensive and richly illustrated visual history of the American Civil War, originally published in 1911. Edited by Francis Trevelyan Miller and Robert S. Lanier, this collection is a treasured resource for historians, collectors, and Civil War enthusiasts alike. Key Features: Complete set of 10 volumes, each dedicated to different aspects of the Civil War, including battles, cavalry, navies, soldier life, prisons, and more. Contains thousands of authentic period photographs by renowned Civil War photographers such as Mathew Brady and Alexander Gardner. Includes original narratives, firsthand accounts, and historical commentary. Volumes are in very good condition - well-preserved with minimal wear, clean pages, intact bindings, and vibrant photographs. A beautiful and historically significant collection that serves as both a scholarly resource and a stunning visual tribute. Volume Titles: The Opening Battles Two Years of Grim War The Decisive Battles The Cavalry Forts and Artillery The Navies Prisons and Hospitals Soldier Life and Secret Service Poetry and Eloquence of Blue and Gray Armies and Leaders