Maps and Mapmakers of the Civil War by Earl B. McElfresh
During the Civil War, a good map could spell the difference between victory and defeat. This book collects, for the first time, the war's most notable, interesting, and beautiful maps-and tells the story of how they were made. Ranging from exquisitely detailed renderings reproduced in full color to rough pencil sketches drawn from horseback, these maps-many never before reproduced-are both striking works of art and invaluable historical artifacts. The lively, anecdotal text explains the techniques and travails of mapmaking during the war and reveals the little-known cartographic exploits of George Armstrong Custer, writer Ambrose Bierce, and Brooklyn Bridge engineer Washington Roebling, among many others. Here is an extraordinary gift for Civil War enthusiasts everywhere. 180 illustrations.
This hardcover book is in very good condition with minor imperfections to the dust jacket. Pages in very good condition.
ISBN 10: 0810934302 / ISBN 13: 9780810934306
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., Publishers
Publication Date: 1999
