An Uncommon Soldier: The Civil War Letters of Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, Alias Private Lyons Wakeman, 153rd Regiment, New York State Volunteers, Lauren Cook Burgess (Editor). Paperback (March 1996). Of the hundreds of women who served as soldiers in Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War, none except for Sarah Rosetta Wakeman, wrote wartime letters that survived. Wakeman's letters are remarkable in their similarity to those of her fellow-soldiers. Her story is a familiar one--concern about the family farm, money issues, descriptions of fighting, and inevitable disease. Skillfully edited, this collection of correspondence is a fascinating portrait of a woman who took her service incognito very much for granted.

Army Wives on the American Frontier by Anne Bruner Eales. Paperback (September 1996). A delightful look at the tribulations of several brave women who married into the military and took their families to the western frontier. Drawn heavily from primary sources, this book shows the difficulty of trying to create a "normal" family life on the frontier. Excellent photo section.

The Civil War Day by Day : An Almanac, 1861-1865 by E. B. Long, Barbara Long. Paperback (September 1985). A comprehensive timeline of all Civil War events, from the greatest battles to the smallest skirmishes. A must for the serious Civil War researcher.

Civil War Recipes : Receipts from the Pages of Godey's Lady's Book by Lily May Spaulding (Editor), John Spaulding (Editor) . Paperback (March 2000). A historical introduction provides context for these period recipes from the popular 19th century series, Godey's Lady's Book.

Commerce of the Prairies by Josiah Gregg. Paperback Reprint edition (September 1990). Gregg's book, first published in the early 19th century, became a handbook for those daring to travel westward on the Santa Fe Trail. His descriptions of the people, environment, and the dangers of the Trail made it an enduring classic.

Glorieta Pass by P.G. Nagle. Hardcover (May 1999). A novel set in New Mexico during the Civil War. An Irish miner, a young lady from Boston, a Texan mercantile clerk and others are drawn into the events of the New Mexico Campaign. (visit the Glorieta Pass website)

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The Guns of Valverde by P.G. Nagle. Hardcover (July 2000). Sequel to Glorieta Pass. Union troops seek to force the Texans out of New Mexico, while the Texans struggle to retain posession of the Union guns captured at Valverde. (visit the Guns of Valverde website)

Fashions and Costumes from Godey's Lady's Book by Stella Blum (Editor) . Paperback (July 1985). Many black & white drawings and several color plates.

80 Godey's Full-Color Fashion Plates (1838-1880) by Joanne Olian (Editor). Paperback (January 1999). A fine collection of full color plates from Godey's Lady's Book.