Description: Philadelphia and the Civil War - Arsenal of the Union SIGNED Anthony Waskie Philadelphia and the Civil War - Arsenal of the Union by Anthony Waskie, inscribed and signed on title page The book features a unique look at the Civil War, plenty of charm and insight, hard to find title, will look great in your collection. 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 with gentle wear and rubbing. The spine end is good with light wear. The boards and corners are in good shape. The hinges and binding are tight and strong. The pages are good with some minor wear, book is nice. Shipping weight is 4 pounds Inventory: 1223QA172
Price: 17.49 USD
Location: Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2025-01-14T12:47:34.000Z
Shipping Cost: 6.13 USD
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Topic: Civil War (1861-65)
Subject: Military & War
