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Honor Our Flag - $5.00 This 4x5" book, written by David Singleton, contains Flag Etiquette information in a colorful, easy-to-read format. A full 64 pages with 50 illustrations. Endorsed by the National Flag Foundation.
Long May It Wave - $10.00 This 5½x8½" book, written by Dr. Whitney Smith (1998) contains a brief history and flag facts for each U.S. flag from 13 through 50 stars. 60 pages with illustrations by Peter Orenski.
Good Flag Bad Flag - $4.00 A basic guide to flag design, this booklet is a must have for anyone designing a flag for his or her organization or municipality. In five chapters it covers concept, symbolism, color and design. 16 Pages with Color Illustrations
The Maryland Line Confederate Soldiers' Home and Confederate Veterans' Organizations in Maryland - $19.95 This 8½x11" book, written by Daniel Carroll Toomey (2001) contains 212 biographical sketches compiled in 1900 of men who resided at the former U.S. Arsenal which became their home. A history of the Arsenal, the Soldier's Home, Confederate Memorial Day and the Confederate Women's Home are also covered with numerous illustrations or membership badges and ribbons. 160 pages with illustrations.
Guardian of the Star-Spangled Banner - $9.95 This 5¼x8¾" book, written by Scott Sumpter Sheads (1999) contains the first ever biography of the little known American hero, Major George Armistead, who is directly responsible for two of our most cherished emblems - the Fort McHenry Flag and our National Anthem. Includes a chapter on the history of official SSB from the Fort to its restoration by the Smithsonian Institution. 96 pages with illustrations.
Baltimore During the Civil War - $24.95 This 6x9" book, written by Scott Sumpter Sheads and Daniel Carroll Toomey (1997) contains a brief history of Baltimore City from the end of the Revolution to the Presidential campaign of 1860. The war years are covered from Butler's occupation of Federal Hill to the demobilization of the armies. Includes a survey of over 125 Civil War sites associated with the City. Hardbound, 225 pages with illustrations.
The Civil War in Maryland - $19.95 This 6x9" book, written by Daniel Carroll Toomey (1983) contains a chronology of the war in the "Old Line State" from the emergence of John Brown in western Maryland in 1859 to Lincoln's funeral procession through the streets of Baltimore City in 1865, over 280 entries cover every major and most minor military engagements on both land and water, as well as many political events. Hardbound, 183 pages with illustrations.
The Bivouacs Of The Dead - $19.95 This 8½x11" book, written by Steven R. Stotelmyer (1992) reveals the aftermath of the bloodiest single day in American history. This book illustrates the concern and indifference shown by the burial details toward both friend and foe alike. The author presents not only a collection of human interest stories about those killed in action, but a comprehensive description of the burial process that could apply to any major Civil War battle. Because the Federal Government did not allow Rebel soldiers to be buried in Antietam National Cemetery, Confederate cemeteries were established at Hagerstown and Frederick in Maryland and at Shepherdstown in West Virginia. Included are histories of these cemeteries, including a complete roster with name, rank, unit and marker number, plus additional information when available. 160 pages with illustrations.
The Regular Army on the Eve of the Civil War - $20.00 This 8½x11" book, written by George T. Ness Jr. (1990) Thirty years were spend researching the disposition of every officer and military post of the United States Army on the eve of the Civil War. With a wonderful narrative style that combines wit and realism, the author describes the evolution of the Old Army from Washington's time to the Spring of 1861. As Mr. Lincoln's Inauguration grew near, the officers of the Regular Army were forced to choose between their country and their native states. For many it was an agonizing process. Mr. Ness brings this to light and at the same time provides an unending supply of anecdotes and historic data on the Mexican War, Indian conflicts, and Western explorations. Four appendices illustrate the distribution of manpower by department and resignations of officers by state. This book is destined to give an elevated position to the many long forgotten soldiers who were "Regulars" before the war. Hardbound, 326 pages with illustrations.
The Signal and Secret Service of the Confederate States - $5.00 This 5½x7" book, written by Dr. Charles E. Taylor (1986) This reprint of an exceedingly rare pamphlet contains both a foreword and notations by David Winfred Gaddy, the foremost authority on the Confederate Signal Corps. Taylor served in the signal unit assigned to W.H.F. Lee's Cavalry Division for two years. Following his capture and subsequent release, he was transferred to the Signal Bureau in Richmond, Virginia, where he served for the duration of the war. Taylor gives a brief but revealing history of the Bureau's creation and methods of operation on all fronts and at sea. Originally printed in 1903, it remains, in Gaddy's words, "... the only known account written by an 'insider' in the small headquarters operation." 36 pages.
The Maryland National Guard - $20.00 This 8½x11" book, written by Joseph M. Balkoski (1991) The Maryland National Guard is perhaps the finest state military organization in the Nation today. Now it has a history equal to its legendary accomplishments. Mr. Balkoski touches on every period of Maryland military history from the founding of St. Mary's City through the American Revolution, to the post Civil War era when the Maryland National Guard took on the form we know today. A combination of first person accounts, biographies, and organizational charts supported by over 200 photographs give the reader a new appreciation of the modern Guard from WWI to Desert Storm. The final chapter presents a capsule history of every active Guard unit and gives its duty station and commanding officer and senior NCO. Hardbound, 212 pages with illustrations.
Monocacy - $9.95 This 6x9" book, written by Alfred S. Roe (1996) Mr. Roe's journey to Monocacy began with his enlistment on January 21, 1864. Trained to fire the big guns of a fortified position, Roe and his regiment were converted to infantry that summer and sent to the Army of the Potomac. After the war, Roe wrote an account of the battle in which he detailed the course of his travels from City Point, Virginia to Baltimore; the train ride west of Monocacy Junction; and the fighting on July 9, as seen from the vantage point of a private in the color company of his regiment. Jerry Harlowe has added and introduction to the original work and many rare photographs of the Maryland countryside so vividly described by Roe. Brief appendices cover the life of Roe and his regiment. The cover contains a full color reproduction of the print entitled " Burning the Bridge of Monocacy" by Sherri Kemp. 64 pages with illustrations.
Marylanders in Blue The Artillery and The Cavalry - $34.95 This 8½x11" book, written by Daniel Carroll Toomey and Charles Albert Earp (1999) This first of a projected multi-volume project is divided into three parts. A brief chapter on mobilization explains the conversion process from peace to war and civilian to volunteer soldier. Book One- The Artillery, contains an introduction to the organization and operation of Civil War light artillery. It is followed by a narrative history of each Maryland battery. Book Two- The Cavalry uses the same format to explain the composition of a cavalry regiment. The history of each regiment and independent company follows. Where possible, photographs of soldiers who actually served in these units, as well as their weapons and equipment, have been included. Expanded captions give detailed information about the soldier or artifact included in the unit history. Many are published here for the first time. Collectively they present the faces, relics and history of the Maryland Volunteers of 1861-1865. Hardbound, 176 pages with illustrations.
Yellow Flag - $16.00 This 6x9" book, written by Daniel Carroll Toomey and Charles Albert Earp (2002) A native of St. Michaels, Maryland, Dodson enlisted in the Union Navy at the Philadelphia navy yard. He was assigned to the Western Gulf blockading squadron where he fought Yellow Fever, the Rebel ram William H. Webb,, and socialized in New Orleans. The book is laden with details of life aboard a warship and the medical terms and procedures used during the Civil War. All are explained so the modern layman can understand them. 164 pages with illustrations.
Your Brother Will - $9.95 This 6x9" book, written by William Schellberg and Jerry Harlowe (1992) The author has combined two primary sources of information to tell the first hand story of a young Marylander who served during World War I in "Baltimore's Own," a Machine Gun Company of the 313th Infantry Regiment. The reader will go to war with Will from the opening of Camp Meade to the bloody trenches of the Meuse-Argonne and return to his native city a veteran of the Great War. The illustrations are excellent. , 208 pages with illustrations.
The 75th Reunion at Gettysburg - $5.95 In 1938 the state of Pennsylvania and the U.S. Government invited all living veterans of the Civil War to attend a final joint reunion of the Blue and Gray to be held on the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. 1,845 old soldiers made this historic pilgrimage. Each veteran was given free transportation for himself and an attendant. Most were in their late nineties and many over 100 years old. This was quite simply the biggest event ever held at Gettysburg. An estimated 250,000 people witnessed President Franklin D. Roosevelt's lighting of the Eternal Peace Light Memorials on July 3. One of the nameless faces in that crowd was a young man from Baltimore named Charlie Earp. Charlie was not just there as a tourist, he was on a mission. He wanted to see living history- the veterans of both armies who had traveled from all over the United States to attend this once in a lifetime event. With an uncommon appreciation of their personal histories, he set about with a notepad and pencil to interview as many of the old soldiers as possible. When he returned home three days later , he typed out his notes and blending them with newspaper clippings and other mementos of the Reunion created a scrapbook that he has carefully preserved for the past 65 years. Now, as we celebrate the 140th anniversary of that great battle, Mr. Earp recounts his journey to Gettysburg in 1938 and his Interviews With the Veterans. Also included is and overview of the event with photographs of the veterans and the different badges issued to the participants. This 8½x11" book, written by Charles Albert Earp (2003) 32 pages with illustrations.
Union Civil War Veterans' Organizations in Maryland - $16.00 The Grand Army of the Republic was the largest and best known of the Union veterans' organizations. It functioned on a national, state and local level, with several affiliates including the Sons of Union Veterans and the Woman's Relief Corps. The Local unit was called a post of which Maryland had over 80. Other national organizations were based on rank, length of service, branch of service, or the army corps he served in. Many of these held national conventions in Baltimore City. Locally there were regimental associations and even company size reunion groups. Finally there was the individual veteran with his membership badge, reunion ribbons, and personal identifications badges. This book gives a brief description of the surprising number of veterans' organizations in Maryland along with their uniforms and medals. This 8½x11" book, written by Daniel Carroll Toomey (2004) 64 pages with illustrations.
The Johnson-Gilmor Raid July 9-13, 1864 - $5.00 On July 9, 1864 a significant but often overlooked battle was fought along the banks of the Monocacy River. At the end of the day General Early's Confederate army had driven General Wallace's outnumbered Union forces off the field, but lost a precious day in his advance on Washington. At the same time the Battle of Monocacy was being fought, General Early launched a raid that, if it had been successful, would have been the most spectacular cavalry operation of the war. I was commanded by two well known Marylanders- General Bradley T. Johnson and Major Harry W. Gilmore. Their mission was to free the nearly 15,000 Confederate prisoners held at Point Lookout and then rejoin General Early in his attack on the Federal capitol. This pamphlet contains a brief history of the Point Lookout prison, and then explains the evolution of the plan and the assignments given to the Confederate Army, Navy, and the Marine Corps units in this joint operation. The balance of the text is devoted to the activities of Johnson and Gilmor. Two maps will aid the reader in following their ride around Baltimore City as they burn bridges, capture trains, and bring the war home to family and friends not since the outbreak of hostilities. In telling his story the author sites over 30 different sources in order to give this little known event a new perspective on both a national and local basis. Written by Daniel Carroll Toomey, 32 pages, 6 illustrations, 2 maps, notes.

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