Description: Philadelphia and the Civil War: Arsenal of the Union 2011 History Pennsylvania Philadelphia and the Civil War: Arsenal of the Union by Anthony Waskie The book features a unique look at the Civil War, lots of interesting information and history to gain a great appreciation, lots of obscure history. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, Philadelphia was the second-largest city in the country and had the industrial might to earn the title Arsenal of the Union."? With Pennsylvania's anthracite coal, the city mills forged steel into arms, and a vast network of rails carried the ammunition and other manufactured goods to the troops. Over the course of the war, Philadelphia contributed 100, 000 soldiers to the Union army, including many free blacks and such notables as General George McClellan and General George Meade, the victor of Gettysburg. Anthony Waskie chronicles Philadelphia's role in the conflict while also taking an intimate view of life in the city with stories of all those who volunteered to serve and guard the Cradle of Liberty." Copyright 2011 Pages: 253 pages Publisher: The History Press The book measures approx. 9 by 6 inches. The softcover is nice and clean with some slight wear and rubbing. The spine end is nice. The boards and corners are in good shape with some minor wear. The hinges and binding are tight and strong. The pages are bright and clean, book is nice. Inventory: 1223CI260
Price: 17.49 USD
Location: Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania
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Topic: Civil War (1861-65)
Subject: History
