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    New Must Have CS Book

    Folks, Im in the process of reading-reviewing Lon Webster's long awaited, Entrepot: Government Imports into the Confederate States, and must say it is remarkable. Lon has really uncovered alot and this book is must have if you are interested in CS material culture. It is just incredible what men like Caleb Huse and other purchasing agents were able to do and how much was actually purchased abroad for the Confederacy. Lon tells the story of Huse and others, and sprinkles the raw data that we love in there as well, the chapter on Wilmington is very impressive. So, add this to your Christmas lists.

    Lee
    Lee White
    Researcher and Historian
    "Delenda Est Carthago"
    "My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings, Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!"

    http://bullyforbragg.blogspot.com/
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    Re: New Must Have CS Book

    For those that don't have it handy this is the exact information on the book:

    "Entrepot: Government Imports into the Confederate States"
    http://www.amazon.com/Entrepot-Gover...3199114&sr=1-1

    Any idea when it will be available for purchase? Or is it just not available from Amazon?
    Dan Wambaugh
    Wambaugh, White, & Company
    www.wwandcompany.com
    517-303-3609
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    • #3
      Re: New Must Have CS Book

      It's available here:

      http://www.edinborough.com/Purchase.html


      Brian Baird

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      • #4
        Re: New Must Have CS Book

        Here is a Chapter breakdown:

        1. The Arsenal of the World
        2. Savannah, New Smyrna, Nashville and Beyond
        3. Wilmington
        4. Charleston
        5. Mobile
        6. Over the Rive and through the Woods: The Trans Mississippi Dept.

        Appendix 1. Knapsacks and Mess Tins in the Cis-Mississippi
        Appendix 2. English Horse Equipment
        Appendix 3. Richmond Arsenal Store House: English Mess Tins
        Appendix 4. Receipts, Issues and Memoranda: Richmond Arsenal Store House
        Appendix 5. Testimony of Mr. Peter Tait
        Appendix 6. Summary of Small Arms Importations
        Lee White
        Researcher and Historian
        "Delenda Est Carthago"
        "My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings, Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!"

        http://bullyforbragg.blogspot.com/

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        • #5
          Re: New Must Have CS Book

          The link for buying this from Edinborough Press is not working but I just called and ordered it. It's available for $35.95.
          The link should be fixed today.
          They were very friendly and helpful on the phone.
          Brian Baird

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          • #6
            Re: New Must Have CS Book

            Everyone,

            Lee is spot on with his "must have" statement about this book.

            I have known Lon for a couple of decades and have watched him produce this book. It has been a long time in the making, but will be (is) worth every second it has taken to hit the selves. Lon has done his homework on this one. All his research is strong and credible. This book WILL challenge some of our preconceived thoughts about equipment carried by Confederate soldiers and/or the supposed lack thereof.

            Everyone, BUY this book and be prepared to be amazed...and to have your eyes opened!
            PATRICK CRADDOCK
            Prometheus No. 851
            Franklin, Tennessee
            Widows' Sons Mess
            www.craftsmansapron.com

            Aut Bibat Aut Abeat

            Can't fix stupid... Johnny Lloyd

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            • #7
              Re: New Must Have CS Book

              Also in agreement with Pat about this changing your view of the CS supply system, also the amount of imports that were making their way in. Beyond that it is also just an incredible, if not overlooked, story of stuggling against the odds, Im amazed at what these guys were able to do.

              Lee
              Lee White
              Researcher and Historian
              "Delenda Est Carthago"
              "My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings, Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!"

              http://bullyforbragg.blogspot.com/

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              • #8
                Re: New Must Have CS Book

                lee,

                you wanna throw some morsels out there to prime the pump, so to speak?
                sounds like that used NJ**** I&C knapsack I bought from Rose is turning out to be an excellent investment indeed.
                Bryant Roberts
                Palmetto Guards/WIG/LR

                Interested in the Palmetto Guards?
                palmettoguards@gmail.com

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                • #9
                  Re: New Must Have CS Book

                  Hopefully people after reading this book will get their heads around the fact that the CS wasn't directly buying British Army goods from the British Army/Govt., but from English/UK contractors that made 'military' goods...

                  Seems like it has taken awhile to catch on...
                  Last edited by RyanBWeddle; 11-20-2009, 04:13 PM.
                  Ryan B.Weddle

                  7th New York State Militia

                  "Beware of all enterprises that require new clothes" - Henry David Thoreau

                  "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country."
                  – George Washington , 1789

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                  • #10
                    Re: New Must Have CS Book

                    Hopefully, Lon will be at the Nashville Civil War show with copies of his book available for sale. A copy signed by the author himself would be a treat under the tree a few weeks later!
                    Joe Smotherman

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                    • #11
                      Re: New Must Have CS Book

                      Exactly Ryan, in particular the Issacs, who had their contract with the British Army cancelled a few years prior.
                      Lee White
                      Researcher and Historian
                      "Delenda Est Carthago"
                      "My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings, Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!"

                      http://bullyforbragg.blogspot.com/

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                      • #12
                        Re: New Must Have CS Book

                        Gentlemen,
                        On the subject of the Isaac brothers, may I be permitted to draw your attention to the new book written by myself and noted historian Craig L Barry on S Isaac Campbell & Co and its dealings with the Confederacy.
                        It is 144 pages long and features numerous photos and appendices which tells the full story of the company's role with Major Caleb Huse C.S.A.

                        It is available through the Blockade Runner website
                        HOT NEW ITEMS 1-31-24
                        http://www.blockaderunner.com/other/hotnewitems.html


                        Regards

                        David Burt
                        Co Author " Supplier to the Confederacy: S.Isaac Campbell & Co, and Caleb Huse CSA"
                        David Burt, Co Author "Suppliers to the Confederacy: British Imported Arms and Accoutrements" "Suppliers to the Confederacy II: S. Isaac Campbell & Co, London - Peter Tait & Co, Limerick, Out Now

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                        • #13
                          Re: New Must Have CS Book

                          David

                          Taking nothing away from our efforts...but in all fairness, our little SIC & Co book is no Entrepot. The Watchdog was going to publish Entrepot some time ago, and I have read some sections of the rough drafts. This book is a goldmine of information and will prove very enlightening to those interested in a serious study of Confederate material culture. I hope Lon Webster brings enough copies to Nashville, because that one is a "must have." Find it and buy it.
                          Craig L Barry
                          Editor, The Watchdog, a non-profit 501[c]3
                          Co-author (with David Burt) Suppliers to the Confederacy
                          Author, The Civil War Musket: A Handbook for Historical Accuracy
                          Member, Company of Military Historians

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                          • #14
                            Re: New Must Have CS Book

                            Well I wouldnt say that the two books compete either, rather they compliment one another.
                            Lee White
                            Researcher and Historian
                            "Delenda Est Carthago"
                            "My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings, Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair!"

                            http://bullyforbragg.blogspot.com/

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                            • #15
                              Re: New Must Have CS Book

                              Yes- Lon will be there- in the first (main hall) near the middle.


                              Joe Walker
                              Waco

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