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Reliving the Civil War: A Reenactor's Handbook
written by Robert Lee Hadden
Studio : Stackpole Books
by Stackpole Books
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Released : 1999-10
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9780811729123
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 11 reviews)
List Price : $19.95
Our Price : $15.80
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Product Description |
16-page b/w photo section, 6 x 9
Updated information on sutlers and organizations
New index with subject headings for easy reference
As Civil War reenacting continues to grow, beginners and enthusiasts need an up-to-date source and guidebook that will keep pace with advances and changes in the hobby. This second edition of the highly successful Reliving the Civil War improves on the firstwith new information on civilian reenacting (especially concerning women and children), a revised bibliography, and updated addresses of sutlers, organizations, and magazines. Also included are expanded discussions regarding virtual regiments, hard-core authenticity, and women in the ranks. |
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Reliving the Civil War: A Reenactor's Handbook |
Other than the prices being rather off, they are really too cheap, this is a good book for anyone to read who wishes to do Civil War reenacting.
One thing it does not mention is that to DO reenacting you must join a group that does such things or you will not know when they happen or where they happen. You had better have a spare thousand to outfit yourself with too, if you and your spouse wish to do it together. Once that is done though, it is a heck of a lot of fun to do.
I highly recommend both the book and the hobby. |
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A must for the individual interested in Civil War reenacting |
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Definately a must have handbook for anyone who wants to recreate the sense of the 1860s. Excellent basic information on most aspects of the reenacting hobby. With costs exceeding $1200 to take the field in correct uniform, this is money well spent! |
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Great Book |
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This is a great Book for any one interested in the American civil war and who wants to be a Reenactor. |
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From a reenactors point |
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I have reenacted for the best part of 2 decades and presented or participated in countless living history events prior to buying this book, so I was very surprised & pleased when I discovered a reference of such value for both the new recruits AND seasoned veterans. I now consider this a "Must Have" for all new members of our unit. Simple to read & understand, Valid facts, and a very good source of information. You will make it part of 'always carry' gear if you do reenact or part of your library if you don't... |
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Good, if not a bit dated |
I first encountered this book as I was beginning my four years as a private in the re-activated 34th Georgia, Co B from Canton, GA. At the time it was the best thing (or so I thought) that was available for the newbie. Not to say it isn't a good starting point, but it's getting a bit dated now.
The price list is WAAAAAAAAAAYYYYY off. Muskets can still be had for around $450 new (Used muskets vary in price, but also in quality), but expect to spend a bit more than is suggested for your first uniform and accoutrements. If I recall the estimate correctly in this manual, the price for an entire kit (uniform, period correct hat, musket, accoutrements, brogans, etc) was around $900. You can still outfit for that, if you are frugal, able to make your own clothing (I used to save a bundle by having women sew for me. Jean-cloth was fairly inexpensive a few years ago!), and have contacts that are willing to cut you big deals.
The rest of the book is a bit basic. On one hand the author talks of being aware of one's outfit and not looking FARBY (that is, goofy). On the other hand he embraces being farby and allowing modern conveniences in the camp, so long as the general public is not aware. This can be confusing to the newbie (it was to me).
The sections on proper drilling and manual of arms are well done and presented in a manner much easier to comprehend than HARDY'S.
I only wish the sections on cost and suttlers would be updated to include some newer vendors.
So, fresh-fish, you can do a lot worse than this book. |
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