The Library of Congress Civil War Desk Reference

Wagner, Margaret E., Gallagher, Gary W., & Finkelman, Paul (Editors)

4.42 out of 5 stars

24 ratings by Goodreads

ISBN 10: 0684863502 ISBN 13: 9780684863504

Published by Simon & Schuster, New York, 2002

Language: English

Condition: Used - Near fine Hardcover

Save for Later

Sold by Peninsula Books, Traverse City, MI, U.S.A.

Heritage Bookseller
AbeBooks Seller since October 27, 1996

Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars

View this seller's items

View all copies of this book

Used - Hardcover

Condition: Used - Near fine

Price:

US$ 29.95

US$ 7.10 shipping
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket

Free 30-day returns

Save for Later

About this Item

This highly acclaimed single volume reference is loaded with information, maps and explanatory illustrations. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no bookplates. The dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, or markings. This is a large, heavy volume and may require additional shipping for international and priority shipping. Please inquire if you would like more information. ; B&W Maps & Illustrations; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 949 pages.

Seller Inventory # 20676

Contact seller

Report this item

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Library of Congress Civil War Desk Reference
Publisher: Simon & Schuster, New York
Publication Date: 2002
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0684863502
ISBN 13: 9780684863504
Binding: Hardcover
Edition: First Edition; First Printing.
Condition: Near Fine
Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

About this title

Synopsis

A single-volume resource contains a timeline of the war; biographies of important figures; listings of major campaigns and battles; coverage of political and social movements during Antebellum, wartime, and Reconstruction periods; and a resource guide for further research. 35,000 first printing.

About the Author

Magaret E. Wagner is a writer and editor at the Library of Congress who has contributed essays on military history to many Library publications. She was coeditor of Mapping the Civil War, America's Treasures in the Library of Congress, and The Nation's Library.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Peninsula Books has been providing fine and rare books to collectors, institutions and the book trade since 1980. We have a select general stock of books and specialize in Americana in its many forms. We welcome your inquiries and are always happy to answer any questions about our books. Email is usually the quickest way to have your questions answered.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Peninsula Books
MI, U.S.A.

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

We ship every business day via US Mail or equivalent with Tracking. You may return your item within 7 days with prior notice if not as described. Book plates, previous owners' names, remainder marks, price clipped dust jackets, and minor cover and dust jacket flaws are NOT ALWAYS NOTED -- PLEASE INQUIRE if this is important to you! We are happy to answer your questions! Every effort is made to accurately describe and price each book, however errors occur occasionally and we reserve the right to ...

More Information

Shipping Terms

We strive to ship all orders within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on 8vo size books (about 8"x5") weighing 2.0 pounds. If your book order contains more than one volume or is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know if extra shipping is required. While most Media Mail shipments has proven to be reliable in the continental USA and usually arrives in a timely fashion--in some cases media mail can take 2-3 weeks for delivery--sometimes longer. All of our shipments come with tracking numbers.
**Standard Shipping ** in the USA is via USPS Media Mail or equivalent: $6.30 for the first book & $3.25 each additional book. We will contact you if your parcel requires additional postage.
Priority Shipping in the USA is via USPS Priority Mail or by UPS: $12.95 for the first book if your book will fit in a Flat Rate Mailer, and $20.50 for each additional book (Heavy & oversize parcel charges may apply and we will contact you if additional postage is required).
International Shipping is via USPS Priority Mail or by UPS International: rates start at $42.00 via a Priority Flat Rate Envelope, depending on the destination. If your book will not fit in a flat rate envelope, rates will be higher. Posted international rates are subject to change based on destination and weight--we will contact you if your parcel requires additional postage.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Shipping rates within U.S.A.
Order quantity	5 to 21 business days	3 to 14 business days
First item	US$ 7.10	US$ 14.24

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.