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Since I began Civil War re-enacting in 1988, there have been two schools of thought regarding the uniform of the Confederate soldiers. One is that the Rebels were never ragged, that was just a romantic myth started after the war. The other school of thought is that the Rebels were always ragged and wore whatever they could get their hands on. I decided that the best way to discover the truth is by investigating, what the soldiers themselves said regarding their clothing through letters, diaries and memoirs. This book uses the soldiers own words regarding Confederate uniforms and includes many surprising anecdotes and some "firsts" regarding incidents of the Civil War.
The Lloyd's Register of Shipping records the details of merchant vessels over 100 gross tonnes, which are self-propelled and sea-going, regardless of classification. Before the time, only those vessels classed by Lloyd's Register were listed. Vessels are listed alphabetically by their current name.
More than 300 Q&As about the birds, butterflies and plants in your landscape. Get answers to everything you’ve ever needed to know about the birds, butterflies and plants in your landscape. Our experts offer simple solutions and professional advice for common dilemmas: Why do birds hit my windows? How do I get rid of garlic mustard? Why won’t my wisteria bloom? Do the same hummingbirds return to my garden each year? Plus special sections reveal fascinating facts about birds, butterflies, and bees, quick fixes for poor soil, the top 10 plants for fragrance, and much more. With more than 300 Q&As on topics from bird and plant identification to how to control garden pests, this book is essential for any backyard enthusiast PRACTICAL AND INFORMATIVE. Birds & Blooms readers ask questions out of necessity (Can my cat be harmed by the herbs I grow?) and curiosity (Why don’t all birds migrate in the fall?) and the Birds & Blooms experts answer! BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY. This book bursts at the binding with stunning color and vivid images of birds, butterflies, flowers, and other plants commonly found in North America.