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7 New Releases in March 2007

In keeping with our commitment to provide quality information relative to the War Between the States, particularly that part involving Louisiana or sons of Louisiana, we offer the following books for sale in our own bookstore. We do NOT have a secure server, therefore, cannot process sales over the Internet. However, we will gladly accept your check, money order or credit card order by mail or phone to Camp Moore for any of the following books. See shipping costs at bottom of page.

	The Story of Camp Moore and Life at Camp Moore Among the Volunteers by Powell A. Casey. This is the story of Camp Moore from many of her volunteers. Included is a brief history along with many letters of soldiers that served at Camp Moore. Illustrated. Soft Cover - 158 pages $10.00 + Shipping
	Directions for Using the Medicines Contained in the Medicine Chest by the J. W. Craft Co, Boston, Mass. This fascinating booklet is reproduced from the original in our museum collection and contains the descriptions of dozens of medicines sold by the J. W. Craft Co. of Boston and further explains their usage for common ailments of the day, including Fevers, Drowning, Typhoid, Smallpox, Scurvy, Pleurisy, the Clap and many others. This is a treasure chest of knowledge about 19th century medicine! Soft Cover - 35 pages $6.00 + $1.00 Shipping = $7.00 total
	The Saint Helena Rifles by A. P. Richards The St. Helena Rifles were Co. F, 4th Louisiana Infantry. In this long out-of-print and now back in print booklet, Pvt. Amable P. Richards gives the reader a short history of life in the 4th Louisiana Infantry from its inception and through the remainder of the war. A roster of the company is included. Soft Cover - 43 pages $6.99 + $1.25 Shipping = $8.24 Total
	Touched by War - Battles Fought in the Lafourche District by Christopher G. Pena Local author, Chris Pena details all of the actions fought in the Bayou Lafourche region of Louisiana, including actions in and around Donaldsonville, Thibodaux, Des Allemands, Morgan City and Lafourche Station. Included are accounts of the battles of Labadieville, Koch's Plantation, Lafourche Crossing, Brashear City (Morgan City) and Fort Butler. Hard Cover - 454 pages $26.95 + Shipping
	NEW SELECTION - Twenty-Seventh Louisiana Volunteer Infantry by Terry G. Scriber This regimental history of the 27th Louisiana is a classic in Louisiana history. Mr. Scriber examines the formation of the 27th Louisiana at Camp Moore and follows it through the campaign at Vicksburg and beyond. Also included is an excellent roster. This is very pleasant and easy reading. The author has done extensive research on the subject. Hard Cover - 569 pages $35.00 + Shipping
	*NEW SELECTION - Guide to Louisiana Confederate Military Units 1861-1865* by Arthur W. Bergeron This is the "Bible" for Louisiana Military units. It has been long out-of-print but has been released on demand printing and we have paperback copies ONLY! If you need one book in your Civil War library on Louisiana, it should be this one. Don't wait for them to go out-of-print again! Soft Cover - 229 pages $24.95 + Shipping**
	*NEW SELECTION - A Mississippi Rebel in the Army of Northern Virginia, edited by Thomas D. Cockrell and Michael B. Ballard* This is the "Co. Aytch" story of the Army of Northern Virginia. It is the memoirs of Pvt. David Holt of the 16th Mississippi Infantry. He starts with his own story in Amite County, Mississippi and relates his adventures much like the storytelling of Sam Watkins in Co. Aytch throughout the war. There are fascinating stories that one does not read in regimental histories. Great book! Soft Cover - 370 pages $20.95 + Shipping
	*NEW RELEASE - Walker's Texas Division* by Richard Lowe This new release covers the exploits of Walker's Texas Division. They spent the entire war in the Trans-Mississippi and much of it in Louisiana. This is their story at Bayou Bourbeau, Milliken's Bend, Sabine Cross Roads, Pleasant Hill, Jenkins Ferry. Soft Cover - 339 pages $24.95 + Shipping**
	*NEW RELEASE - The Capture of New Orleans 1862* by Chester G. Hearn As the title states, it covers the events leading up to the fall of New Orleans in April 1862. Covered in detail are the mistakes made by the Confederate Government in failing to heed the advice of Generals on the scene and the conflict between Confederate Army and Navy egos that helped cause the disaster at New Orleans. Soft Cover -292 pages $21.95 + Shipping**
	*NEW RELEASE - Brothers in Gray, The Civil War Letters of the Pierson Family, edited by ThomasW. Cutrer and T. Michael Parrish* A family from North Louisiana (Bienville Parish) that starts the war with pro-Union sentiments is drawn into the struggle with 4 sons that enlist in the Confederate armies. One goes to Virginia while the rest stay in the Western or Trans-Mississippi theatre. The letters are the essence of this story and tell a vrey poignant story of wartime and the pains one family went through. Excellent reading. Soft Cover - 269 pages $22.95 + Shipping
	*NEW SELECTION - A Volunteer's Adventures* by John William DeForest This is a reprint of an 1946 edition written by a Federal Captain in the 12th Connecticutt Infantry that saw extensive service in the XIX Army Corps. Much of the book deals with his take on the Port Hudson campaign and is a good account of a Union officer's experience at Port Hudson. The remainder of the book deals with the 1864 Shenandoah Campaign under Sheridan. Soft Cover - 237 pages $17.95 + Shipping**
	The Defense of Vicksburg, A Louisiana Chronicle by Allan C. Richard, Jr. This brand new release documents the role of Louisiana soldiers in the siege of Vicksburg. Richard brings new manuscripts and letters to light to show the pivotal role of sons of Louisiana in this monumental struggle. Well illustrated and presented, this book is a must for students of the role of Louisiana in the war. Hard Cover - 325 pages $29.95 + Shipping
	One Damn Blunder From Beginning to End By Dr. Gary D. Joiner This new release chronicles one of the most needed works in Louisiana history - the Red River Campaign of 1864 when Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks led an expedition to hopefully take Texas out of the war. Instead, combined Naval and Army forces retreated after the battle of Mansfield and one of the most miraculous escapes in the war occured. Well documented and researched! Soft Cover - 198 pages $14.95 + Shipping
	The Red River Campaign edited by Gary Joiner and Ted Savas This book has four essays on the Red River Campaign. The topics include: Henry Gray and the La. Brigade at Mansfield, The Union Naval Expedition, the role of the Crescent Regiment and the 156th New York Infantry in Alexandria. Soft Cover - 136 pages $13.95 + Shipping
	Irish Rebels, Confederate Tigers - A History of the 6th Louisiana Volunteers by James P. Gannon This is an excellent work documenting the role of the mostly Irish 6th Louisiana Infantry in the Army of Northern Virginia. Also included are many images and a complete roster of the regiment. Hard Cover - 453 pages $29.95 + Shipping
	Too Soon Forgotten, A Civil War Story by Richard E. Cies This book is based on letters written by Spencer Viall, 3rd Regt. Wisconsin Volunteers and the 6th U.S. Cavalry. Most of the writings are to his brother, who did not serve. They provide a valuable insight into the thought of a Federal soldier concerning what he was doing in the war and other issues such as Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation Soft Cover - 150 pages $9.95 + Shipping
	Port Hudson - It's History From an Interior Point of View by Lt. Howard C. Wright This is another work from a Louisiana soldier involved in the siege of Port Hudson in the spring of 1863. Wright, a lieutenant in the 30th Louisiana Infantry gives a detailed description of daily life, day-to-day occurrences and picture of life under siege. He gives a rich description from the promotion of Gen. Gardner to command to the surrender on July 9th, 1863. Soft Cover - 64 pages $12.00 + Shipping
	Diary in Gray - the Civil War Journal of J. Y. Sanders edited by Mary E. Sanders This is the diary of J. Y. Sanders of the 26th Louisiana Infantry. He details life in the 26th from its inception in the Lafourche country of Louisiana on through the siege of Vicksburg. Great first hand accounts! Soft Cover - 113 pages $11.95 + Shipping
	A Soldier's Journey - The Civil War Diary of Henry C. Caldwell, Co. E, 7th Louisiana Infantry edited by Keith G. Bauer This transcription of Henry Caldwell's diary documents his service in the Army of Northern Virginia from leaving Camp Moore in June, 1861 until July, 1863. Biographical information is included. Soft Cover - 125 pages $25.95 + Shipping
	The Battle of Pleasant Hill by Solon F. Benson This is a reprint of the experiences of a Federal soldier in the 32nd Iowa Infantry in the Sabine Crossroads and Pleasant Hill Campaign. Soft Cover - 68 pages $12.00 + Shipping
	*NEW SELECTION - Dark and Bloody Ground, The Battle of Mansfield* by Thomas Ayres In spite of a somewhat misleading title, this book actually covers much more of the war than just the Mansfield campaign. Soft Cover $24.95 + Shipping**
	*Camp Moore - Recipes from Dixie* This small booklet includes some favorite Southern recipes from some of our volunteers at Camp Moore. These will make your mouth water and remind you of the best of home cooking! Soft Cover - 13 pages $2.00 + $0.75 Shipping = $2.75 Total
	Reluctant Rebel, the Secret Diary of Robert Patrick edited by F. Jay Taylor Robert Patrick served in the 4th Louisiana Infantry. The book was originally written in shorthand and then transcribed after the war. It is an eloquent work describing what Patrick saw throughout the entire war. There are many descriptions of Port Hudson, Vicksburg and the terrible Atlanta campaign along with what Patrick witnessed, both humerous and horrifying. Excellent reading! Soft Cover - 269 pages $13.95 + Shipping
	Stories of Dixie by James W. Nicholson This narrative of camp and soldier life was written by a member of the 12th Louisiana Infantry. Approximately the first half of the book deals with a description of life in 1860 Claiborne Parish, LA and then moves to his recruitment at Camp Moore and then some stories of what he witnessed in the war. Soft Cover - 247 pages $9.95 + Shipping

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