VERY RARE ORIGINAL BOOK – “Notes on Ordnance of the American Civil War”

Being offered is an early and rare book on Civil War Artillery. It is titled “Notes on Ordnance of the American Civil War, 1861 - 1865”, by Harold L. Peterson. It is paperback measuring 10 ¼” x 8” and having only 22 pages, and is illustrated. It is dated 1959, and Peterson states that it was done ".....in observance of the forthcoming centenary of the War between the States". Mr. Peterson was Staff Historian for the National Park Service.

In 1959, there were few resources on Civil War Ordnance, and Peterson felt it was necessary to make people aware of what was being used during the war. It is mostly artillery, but he does touch on small arms.

He went on to publish numerous books on historical topics going back to the 18^th century. There was a reprint of this book in 2012, but this is one of the very few surviving original copies. In fact, I am unaware of any other existing copies. This book is in mint condition with no issues. I doubt if you would find another.