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Books should be a part of any collector's life. This is especially true in the Civil War hobby. Although our pickings are slim right now, we hope to expand this section as we go along. Until then, though, here's a few to (pick one):

A-Entertain you

B-Educate you

C-Collect

D-Put under that short leg on the dinning room table.

The choice is yours...we only sell them!

New Books	Item #	Price
Relics & Reminiscing: Diary of a Lowcountry Digger: By Richard Walker, 151 ppgs Hardcover. Numerous full color photos of relics and relic hunting illustrate this fascinating account of a long time South Carolina relic hunters experiences.	BK81AHJJ	$29.95
American Military Headgear Insignia: By J. Duncan Campbell and Michael J. O'Donnell. 311 ppgs hardcover. Excellent reference of hat devices used from 1800-1870's. Great for helping identify dug insignia!	BK72BDJJ	$39.95
The Federal Civil War Shelter Tent: By Frederick Gaede, 130 ppgs softcover. Very informative, illustrated study of this often overlooked piece of history.	BK71ABJJ	$19.95
India Rubber and Gutta Percha in the Civil War: By MikeWoshner320ppg hardcover, many photos, informative history of India-rubber & gutta-percha with slant toward military items. Excellent reference on a neglected subject.	BK75BDJJ	$39.95
Relic Hunter: The Field Account of Civil War Sites, Artifacts, and Hunting by Howard R. Crouch: Now back in print, with an updated appendix that covers much more than the first edition. This is THE best book on Civil War relic hunting, in our opinion. Autographed, Softcover, 220ppgs plus 50 page supplement.	BK64AEJJ	$25.95
Exploring Civil War Campsites: The latest project by David Poche and Wayne Rex, this CD is a goldmine of information for all relic hunters, no mater the experiance level. Learn techniques for using GPS to locate sites, learn the best sources of historical information needed, interpreting relics including using forensics on bullets, and much more. If you have any interest in finding artifacts, we suggest this CD.	BK77AHJJ	$30.00
Interpreting History from Relics Found in Rural Civil War Campsites: By David Poche, Roger Baker, and Roger Hager. 57 ppgs softcover, this highly detailed aznd informative book gives valuable information of determining where to hunt in suspected camps, and how to interpret your findings. Fascinating, and a must read for any relic hunter, from beginner to veteran.	BK76JGJJ	$13.95
Finding Civil War Camps in Rural Areas: By David Poche, Roger Baker, and Roger HagerLong out of print, we were able to get a very few on a limited second run. This is a great book to help the relic hunter figure out where to find camps. Get them while you can!	BK46FFJJ	$12.95
2008 American Digger Artifact Calendar: By popular demand! To our knowledge this is the first true relic and artifact calendar to ever be put on the market. It features relics and artifacts from the first two years of American Digger magazine. Civil War, Indian, bottles, Rev War and more, fresh from the ground and displayed in stunning color!	AD000AC	closeout price! $4
American Digger magazine: This is the magazine everybody's talking about! The latest in what's being found in artifacts, and how to find them! We have the current issue in stock now, plus most back issues. Written by the folks who dig it! For more info on this magazine that's sweeping the nation, visit www.americandigger.com	AD000AA	$5.95
Never Mace A Skunk II: The Legends Continue: by Butch Holcombe and Charles S Harris, and richly illustrated by Glenn Watkins.: New 216 pages, glossy soft-cover, this is the follow up to the original Never Mace A Skunk book, with all new characters and all new adventures. Experience the joy of relic hunting while battling vengeful vegetation, grievous ghost, and of course lonesome livestock. Laugh until you cry...then laugh some more. Signed by Butch Holcombe, can be personalized if you wish.	NBK2ADEE	$22.50
Never Mace A Skunk by Butch Holcombe: New 196 pages, glossy soft-cover, richly illustrated by Glenn Watkins. Experience the thrill that is relic hunting: Bobbing for buttons in poison oak, dodging bees to dig bullets, and cheating fate to dig yet one more square nail. A great way to spend those days you can't be out digging. A book guaranteed to get a chuckle out of anyone who reads it. Signed by author. Personalized if you desire. Just Reprinted and now availible!	NBK1ADEE	$22.50
General Lee and Santa Claus: By Randall Bedwell and Louise Clack. 35 ppgs softcover. Heartwarming story of three young girls in the South who worry that Santa Claus doesn't really love them, since he has not visited them in four years, and they write a letter to General Robert E. Lee, asking his opinion.	BK74JBJJ	$9.95
May I Quote You, General Lee?: By Randall Bedwell. Wisdom from the South's great General. Soft cover.	BK73JBJJ	$9.95
Living History: The Civil War: Hardcover, 936 ppg. Collection of documents, letters, songs and poems, first person accounts by soldiers, civilians, politicians, and more. A goldmine of personal accounts bring the Civil War years to life.	BK66JGJJ	$15
Southern Haunts CD: Includes two episodes of a TV documentary series. Episode 1 is in Franklin, TN and visits the Carnton Mansion, a Civil War landmark called the most haunted house in the state. Also includes a visit to a haunted B&B. Episode 2 takes place in Franklin, KY at the Octagon House said to have over 20 spirits from the Civil War. Also includes a visit to Adams, TN and learn about the Bell Witch.	BK43FJJJ	$15.00
Daring & Suffering: A first hand account by one of Andrew's Raiders, the group of Union soldiers who stole the locomotive "The General" from Big Shanty, GA. This is personally recommended to anyone who is interested in this incredible event of 1862. Softcover,462 pages plus 50 page supplement.	BK27JDJJ	$15
Used Books	Item #	Price
Civil War Relics of the Western Campaign Autographed FIRST EDITION: Excellent artifact reference, very hard to find book, which last year sold out of its 4th printing, but here we have the 1987 FIRST EDITION, autographed not only by author Charles Harris but also co author Michael O'Donnell.	BK70DJSS	$125
Civil War Projectiles II, Small Arms & Field Artillery, by Mason and McKee: A must for bullet collectors, this is the one that originated the "MM" numbering system accepted as today's standard. This is NOT the current reprint, but copyright 1975! Excellent condition, if you love bullet collecting, you owe it to your self to own this original classic!	BK5CJJJ1	$75
FIRST EDITION Civil War Collector's Encyclopedia by Francis Lord:: 360 ppg Hardcover, dust jacket ragged, spine slightly loose but intact, previous owner's name whited out on fly page. Original first edition, copyright 1965! This was the only relic book available for years.	BK58CJJJ1	$60
Civil War Bullets and Cartridges: By James and Dean Thomas. A great and easy to follow guide to Civil Ware bullets and cartridges. Paperback, 82 ppgs. Good condition	BK80JBJJ	$5
Mirror of War- The Washington Star Reports The Civil War: This book brings to life the headlines and illustrations of the Washington Star Newspaper. Also includes almost 200 photographs and 100 contemporary drawings. Hardcover, 378 ppg, with dust cover. Original owners name is penciled on fly. Good condition, dust cover a bit rough but book good.	BK65JEJJ1	SOLD
Civil War Trivia by Web Garrison: 287 ppg softcover, a wonderful wealth of little known Civil War facts!	BK63JBJJ1	$6
Jebb Stewart- by John Thomason: 512 ppg, hardcover. A comprehensive account of this General and his role in the Civil War. Good used condition, other than slight yellowing on edges.	BK29JEJJ	$12
The Gettysburg Campaign: Hardcover by Albert Nofi255 pgs, with dust jacket (jacket has slight tear, otherwise book is in Excellent condition	BK51JCJJ	$10
Campaigning With Grant: By Horace Porter. Hardcover (embossed), 546 pgs. An EXACT reprint of the late 1800's original, with gold leaf page edges, "wallpaper" flycovers, and ribbon bookmark.	BK52JCJJ	$20
Southern History of the War: 1255 ppgs, hardcover, by Edward A Pollard. Written by the wartime editor of the Richmond Examiner, this gives a unique insight as to the Southern history of the War. Fascinating reading. Dust jacket is slightly rough, book itself is in very good condition although pages are yellowed from age.	BK68JGJJ1	$15
The Civil War A Pictorial Profile: 340 ppg hardcover. The story of the Civil War is told by John S. Blay through a combination of contemporary pictures and up to date text. 365 pictures mostly covering battles and other phases of soldering. Dust jacket is a little rough, book itself is in very good condition.	BK67JFJJ1	$12
The Civil War: By Bruce Canton. Hardcover, 341 pgs, poor condition but readable. Some pages loose but complete (except fly page) and cheap. May be first edition, THAT page is the missing one!	BK53JCJJ	$4
7th Edition 1995 Civil War Price Guide: These old price guides are almost impossible to buy, and very collectable. Soft cover, 212 pages. Prices are now outdated, but lots of good information on various relics.	BK38BEJJ	$25
Vol. I, Number II, North South Trader: The second most rare issue, almost as hard to get as the first one. In mint condition.	BK17JCJJ	$20
Antique Books	Item #	Price
1864 and 1889 Religious Book Set Owned by A.M. Palmer of Auburn, NY: The hardbound leather 1864 book is The Book of Common Prayer, while the 1889-is The Child's Bible Catechism. Both were owned by A.M. Palmer of Auburn, NY penciled inside of both. Pamphlet in fair-good shape, leather bound book has front cover detached and book is now in two sections, but complete.	BK47BJJJ	$50
31st GAR National Encampment Book: A souvenir book printed for participants of the 1897 GAR national encampment. As it was in Buffalo NY, the book is cut in the shape of a buffalo head. Bound together by a red, white, and blue ribbon. In good condition, except that the cover and first page is separated from the binding. A great piece of Civil War veteran history.	BK79BJJJ	$45
Self and Sex Series: What A Young Woman Ought to Know published 1898 by Sylvanus Stall in London. Written by Mrs. Mary Wood-Allen, M.D. Chapters include What are You Worth?, Care of Body, Building Brains, Becoming a Woman, and many more in 264 pages. Spine is loose and some pencil marks are on the front and back blank pages. Very readable and a fascinating look back.	BK41JIJJ	$35
Self and Sex Series: What a Young Boy Ought to Know published 1909 by Slyvanus Stall in London. Written by Sylvanus Stall, D.D. Chapters, which are called Cylinders, include The Question of the Origin of Life, Natural and Proper, How Seeds are Made to Grow, God's Purpose in Giving us Hands, and many more in 193 pages. Condition is good, spine intact. Very readable and fascinating to learn how society was in the early 20th century.	BK42JIJJ	$35
Briseis by William Black: 1896 first edition novel published by Harpers and Brothers. Black was a frequent author in Harpers magazine as well as a novelest. 406 ppgs hardcover, Illustrated, very good condition.	BK78JEJJ	$15
Civil War Text Book, The Union Reader: 264 pgs, published in 1862. Belonged to Fanny Warwick, Tracy Creek, NY as written in front leaf, who used it in 1888. Back then it wasn't unusual for text books to be in use that long. A civil war era textbook printed for New York schools, in good condition	BK23AGJJ	$35