Автор: Seleshanko Kristina Название: 60 Civil War-Era Fashion Patterns ISBN: 0486461769 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486461762 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 16510.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: Assembled from vintage issues of "Peterson's Magazine, " a popular nineteenth-century "ladies" periodical that premiered in 1842, here is an authentic gallery of Civil War-era clothing patterns for women, children, and men. The author of many books on historic fashion, Seleshanko has compiled this new, original volume of wonderfully usable antique garment designs to delight costume designers, historians, Civil War reconstructionists, and antiques collectors alike During the 1860s, the Civil War left Americans with shortages of all kinds -- including clothing resources. "Peterson's" pattern diagrams were of enormous help to women who no longer had the opportunity to purchase their clothing abroad or visit their local dressmaker. This one-of-a-kind collection showcases sixty historically accurate nineteenth-century garment designs. Included are a Chemise, the Madeline Wrapper, and a Polonaise Dinner Dress for ladies...a Knickerbocker Suit and Loose Jacket and Waistcoat for boys...and a Tunic and Cape and Basquine Dress for girls...and, for men, a handsome Smoking Cap. 60 patterns. Over 300 diagrams and illustrations.
Автор: Coggins Jack Название: Arms and Equipment of the Civil War ISBN: 0486433951 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486433950 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 14850.00 T Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ. Описание: The first conflict to use iron-clad gunboats, metallic cartridges and submarines, the American Civil War also introduced such inventions as the telegraph and military balloons, utillized by the Signal Corps. This comprehensive reference work describes these and many other forms of arms and military equipment employed during the war, including pontoon bridges, percussion grenades, "freak guns", siege artillery, mines and torpedoes. Profusely illustrated with the author's own drawings, the text provides a fresh perspective on how military resources decided the outcome of not only battle - but the war as well. Unabridged republication of the edition published by Doubleday & Company, Garden City, New York, 1962.
Автор: H. A. Название: Uniforms of the United States Army, 1774–1889, in Full Color ISBN: 0486401073 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486401072 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 8230.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Richly colored, hand-tinted prints portray the gamut of U.S. army uniforms, from fatigues to full dress, between 1774 and 1889. Absolutely authentic in their painstaking detail, the 44 beautifully reproduced plates depict all ranks in complete regalia, with accessories such as weapons, horses, and o
Автор: Dickson Paul Название: War Slang: American Fighting Words & Phrases Since the Civil War, Third Edition ISBN: 0486477509 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486477503 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 16510.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: From the homegrown "boodle" of the 19th century to current "misunderstandistan" in the Middle East, America's foremost expert on slang reveals military lingo at its most colorful, innovative, brutal, and ironic. Author Paul Dickson introduces some of the "new words and phrases born of conflict, boredom, good humor, bad food, new technology, and the pure horror of war." This newly updated reference extends to the post-9/11 world and the American military presence in Iraq and Afghanistan. Recommended by William Safire in his "On Language" column of The New York Times, it features dictionary-style entries, arranged chronologically by conflict, with helpful introductions to each section and an index for convenient reference. "Paul Dickson is a national treasure who deserves a wide audience," declared Library Journal. The author of more than 50 books, Dickson has written extensively on language. This expanded edition of War Slang features new material by journalist Ben Lando, Iraq Bureau Chief for Iraq Oil Report and a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal and Time. It serves language lovers and military historians alike by adding an eloquent new dimension to our understanding of war.
Автор: Tierney, Tom Название: American Family of the Civil War Era Paper Dolls ISBN: 048624833X ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486248332 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 9920.00 T Наличие на складе: Невозможна поставка. Описание: Drawing on Himalayan ethnography to interrogate and critique contemporary theorizing about the environment, this book examines how the environment is conceptualized among different social groups in the region. A new approach to the study of the environment in South Asia, this book introduces the new thinking in environmental anthropology and geography into the study of the Himalaya.
"This is a fantastic compilation of some really important pieces of American Literature. If you are a college student or even a motivated high school student, you will definitely want this on your bookshelf. Most importantly though, if you are someone who just genuinely enjoys reading and would like to expand your repertoire to some of the best in American literature, this is the book for you " -- Old Musty Books Ranging from colonial times to the mid-19th century, this compact and inexpensive anthology offers a fascinating overview of early American literature. The authoritative texts are supplemented with informative introductory notes and suggestions for further reading. Starting with Cherokee creation myths and Powhatan's moving speech, "Why Should You Destroy Us, Who Have Provided You with Food," the 18th-century selections include the writings of poets Anne Bradstreet and Phillis Wheatley; preacher Jonathan Edwards; statesmen Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Paine, and others. From the early and mid-19th century come excerpts from the journals of Lewis and Clark; stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne, Edgar Allan Poe, and Louisa May Alcott; the poetry of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and Walt Whitman; and essays, speeches, verse, and memoirs by other prominent Americans.
Автор: Dover Название: Civil War Illustrations CD-ROM and Book ISBN: 0486995747 ISBN-13(EAN): 9780486995748 Издательство: Dover Рейтинг: Цена: 12370.00 T Наличие на складе: Нет в наличии. Описание:
Compiled from rare nineteenth-century books and periodicals, this excellent collection of Civil War images contains detailed illustrations of people, places, and events associated with the historic conflict. Among the notable pictures are portraits of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant; depictions of Fort Sumter, Harper's Ferry, and Gettysburg; authentic views of battles, soldiers, and cavalry troops; and maps. Included in the set are: One CD-ROM containing 245 high-quality, permission-free images scanned at 600 dpi and saved in six different formats (TIFF, PICT, EPS, BMP, as well as Internet-ready JPEG and GIF) A large-format 64-page book with every image on the CD-ROM printed large and clearly on one side of the page only for easy reference and direct cut-and-paste use An ideal archive for any artist or illustrator in need of graphics from the Civil War period, these superb illustrations will add a note of realism and drama to a host of projects.
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