Webb Garrison (1919–2000)

If the Vietnam War was the first war to be televised, than the Civil War was the first one to be photographed. And Matthew Brady and his assistants were the ones who brought the realities of 19th century warfare home to United States citizens. "Brady's Civil War: A Collection of Memorable Civil War Images" merely scratches the surface of the vast collection of photographs taken by Brady and his assistants. This book contains many ones that I know well and a few that I consider personal show more favorites, as well as photos of people who's names have been lost to the ravages of time, along side those of more famous people. All in all, an excellent reference book filled with arresting images that startle and move viewers across the years. show less

Has many interesting episodes not found elsewhere but written by a Southerner still looking for ways to win the Civil War. Well, maybe not that extreme, but much focuses on the South.

This book kickstarted my love of fun facts and etymology, something which I still carry with me much to the delight of strangers and the chagrin of my friends and family

A very long glossary of 600 mostly out-dated words and phrases. It is appropriate that the cover is decorated with gay (happy, not homosexual) nineties (1890s not 1990s) silhouettes. Some of these (moron, shindig, bootlick, bulldozer, fly off the handle) have somewhat interesting origins. Some (boner, flash in the pan, lay an egg) are certainly obsolete. Perhaps this is a good compliment to something like the Urban Dictionary.