[DL] McGlothlin's War of Northern Aggression:-) Book Club

["Christopher L. McGlothlin, M.Ed." <cmcgloth@halifax.com>]

Hi all,
	I just picked up three new books on The War which--dollar for dollar--are
among the most valuable I've ever acquired. Since all of them would make
great references for Marshals, I thought I'd pass along the relevant info
for anyone who might be interested.

	First, there's *Everyday Life During the Civil War*, by Michael J. Varola
(Writer's Digest Books, ISBN 0-89879-922-8; see www.writersdigest.com ).
It's a well-written, detailed guide to what people on both sides read, ate,
sang, believed--you name it. The reader learns about slang, popular songs
and other things that would add color to a *DL* game (especially a Back
East campaign), as well as some practical stuff like a price list of
everyday items. At US$16.99, it's a great addition to any historical library.

	Secondly, there's *Officers and Soldiers of the American Civil War*
Volumes I and II, by Andre Jouineau and Jean-Marie Mongin (Historie &
Collections, ISBN 2 908 182 858 and 2 913 903 002). Two utterly gorgeous,
completely full-color books depicting ranks, uniforms, flags, weapons,
organization and tactics. These are now the pride of my extensive book
collection, and I can't say enough good things about them. They're French
imports and a bit pricey as a result (US$20 each), but if you're interested
in The War or ever use the military in your *DL* games, you just can't beat
these tomes. (Volume I is all about the Infantry, while Volume II covers
Cavalry and all the other branches).

	Hope these will be of use.


Deo Vindice,
Christopher McGlothlin, M.Ed.

Additional Developer: Deadlands: The Weird West Revised Edition
Co-Author: Tales o' Terror: 1877, Back East: The South & the JLA Sourcebook
Reviewer: Games Unplugged Magazine
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