Bluejackets: Uniforms of the US Navy in the Civil War Period, 1852-1865 by Ron Field
Bluejackets: Uniforms of the US Navy in the Civil War Period, 1852-1865 by Ron Field
This long-awaited book fills a gap in knowledge of the uniform clothing, headgear, equipage, and weapons of the United States Navy during the Civil War period. Based on original accounts from official documents, newspapers, diaries, letters, and other primary sources. The well-written text is accompanied by a wealth of period images of navy personnel, many of which are identified and published for the first time. Numerous photographs of surviving articles of clothing and artifacts throw further light on life in a blockading fleet or on the High Seas from 1852 through 1865. With great clarity the author explains the various changes to officers' uniforms and for the first time provides a detailed analysis of the clothing worn by ratings and enlisted men. A much needed book in a long overlooked subject, "Bluejackets" is an essential reference work for collectors, living historians, modellers, and curators, as well as anyone with a general interest in the Civil War at sea.
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Bluejackets: Uniforms of the US Navy in the Civil War Period, 1852-1865
Ron Field
9780764333750
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Binding: Hard Cover with dust jacket
Copyright: 2010
Pages: 336
Size: 9.25 x 12.38 in.
Condition: New
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