Soldiers pocket book 1862

You will receive a document verifying the items authenticity. All money raised by the sale of artifacts helps to maintain the gettysburg museum of history. The souldiers pocket bible by, 1862, willis and sotheran edition, in english the souldiers pocket bible 1862 edition open library. Weller about his service as a union soldier in the united states civil war. Blockade runner civil war sutler suttlery page 28a haversack. This is a fantastic item, it is a pocket bible printed during the civil war, measuring 4 34 x 3 x 34. See the article in its original context from october 19, 1862, page 5 buy. Reproduction of original pocket sized soldiers prayer book.

A manual for staff officers in the field william p. The book is complete with a soldiers calendar for 1862, prayers, the ten commandments, scripture selections, selected psalms, 26 hymns, and hints to soldiers. All have been authenticated by the gettysburg museum of history. The confederate soldiers pocket manual of devotions by. Other articles where soldiers pocketbook for field service is discussed. The soldiers pocket book hymn book 1861 horse soldier. His soldiers pocket manual of devotions was a very popular and widely distributed devotional manual used by many confederate soldiers. Zacharias wrote the following in his pocket book, expressing a fear that he would soon be killed and he would become one of the many dead buried as unknown soldiers. There are actually examples of these bibles which stopped bullets in battle. Pocket sized diary,in a leather case, beginning in 1862 and ending in 1864 written by charles f. He fought through the entire civil war and saw action in many battles. Any hyphens occurring in line breaks have been removed, and the trailing part of a word has been joined to the preceding line. Have them compose their own journal entries or letters to loved ones.

But in 1864, the armies plunged into bloody campaigns. The confederate soldiers pocket manual of devotions. We do this to assure you are getting the firearm you want, by describing condition to you in person. The latest version of the soldiers pocket book has been thoroughly revised and updated and makes a valuable contribution to the knowledge and skills of soldiering. H, 15th new hampshire volunteer infantry, who died of wounds suffered at the battle of port hudson in 1863. American bible society, instituted in the year mdcccxvi, 1862. In his gettysburg address, lincoln articulated a time when the nation would be made whole again. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Inside the front cover it has a name i cant make out and has february the 22, the year 1864. Civil war relics archives gettysburg museum of history. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The interior cover reads prepared for the defenders of their country by the presbyterian board of publication no.

But did you know that in 1862 the confederate bible society in augusta, georgia, printed the first edition of a small bible to fit into a. Small pocket new testament, issued to a civil war soldier, pvt. Hardees rifle and light infantry tactics reprint 1862. Soldiers pocket bible abebooks shop for books, art. Civil war soldiers pocket bible illinois 95th regiment 1862. When soldiers left to go off to war, they carried small bibles and religious books such as this, often given to them by their families. The souldiers pocket bible 1862 edition open library. Owned by edson welton of the 49th regiment, massachusetts volunteers infantry, militia published by new york american bible society 1862, new york 1862, 1862. Reproduction of original pocket sized soldier s prayer book. Issued for the use of the army of oliver cromwell, a.

Before the civil war, books including bibles had largely been imported to the south. Civil war reproduction 1862 soldiers cromwells pocket bible. Sold for start free trial or to see what its worth. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Manuscript, archives, and rare book library copy has presentation inscription. New listing antique holy bible leather book american bible society civil war era 1860 ny. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Being a compilation from the army regulations and other sources 1862 special instructions to surgeons 1863.

Civil war collections at the historical society of pennsylvania are excellent primary resources that offer eyewitness accounts and reveal the fears, prejudices, and heroism of the individual soldier, as well as the deprivation and destruction of civilian life, in americas most devastating conflict to date. Cromwells soldiers pocket bible aka the soldiers pocket bible, cromwells soldiers bible was a pamphlet version of the christian bible that was carried by the soldiers of oliver cromwells commonwealth army during the first english civil war. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Civil war soldiers pocket bible, ny sold yankee rebel. Fiction pocket books available for sale now books 1 20 of 1,862 show up to 20 results show up to 40 results show up to 60 results show up to 80 results. Presbyterian board of publication, 1862 embossed paper wraps various colors, size unknown, 26 appended hymns. A manual for staff officers in the field kindle edition by craighill, william p download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Union soldiers prayer book the regimental quartermaster.

Reenactors, particularly those who are seeking an overview of the many types of headwear donned by the union soldier between 18611865. Afterwards, have the students imagine that they are civil war soldiers or civilians. This is another nice item being offered, it is a civil war soldiers pocket bible measuring 4 12 x 3 x 34. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The pistol was still growing in prominence as the standard sidearm of military elements during the time of the american civil war. Philadelphia, presbyterian board of publication 1861 ocolc657079019. Southern publishers rose to meet the demand, and the tennessee bible society in nashville began publishing pocket sized new testaments at low cost, for general circulation among the soldiers of the south the richmond daily dispatch, nov. The civil war in america december 1862 october 1863. This regiment lost 2 officers and 28 enlisted men who were killed or mortally wounded, as well as 84 enlisted men by disease. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary. Aytch, which recounts his life as a soldier in the first tennessee. But did you know that in 1862 the confederate bible society in augusta, georgia, printed the first edition of a small bible to fit into a soldier s pocket taking the bible with him into battle. Interviewing real daughters of confederate soldiers, she taps a rich and relatively neglected vein of civil war scholarship, and one that sadly is fast disappearing. The 1862 army officers pocket companion and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.

A tract for the times, in several scriptural hymns c. The book is small and compact, making it convenient to stow away in a cargo pocket. The souldiers pocket bible aka cromwells soldiers pocket bible, the soldiers pocket bible, cromwells soldiers bible was a pamphlet version of the protestant bible that was carried by the soldiers of oliver cromwell s new model army during the english civil war. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. How books designed for soldiers pockets changed publishing forever copy link facebook twitter reddit flipboard pocket a hospitalized soldier. Apr 12, 2017 confederate soldiers bible of 1862 museum of the bible. The souldiers pocket bible aka cromwells soldiers pocket bible, the soldiers pocket bible, cromwells soldiers bible was a pamphlet version of the protestant bible that was carried by the soldiers of oliver cromwells new model army during the english civil war. Soldiers pocketbook for field service work by wolseley. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Cromwells, original version was printed in 1643, this ats version was printed circa 1864. Published by the american bible society, it contains the new testament and book of psalms in. Oct 20, 2011 the soldiers pocket book not only tells you what you should do, but gives you the when, how, and why. You are viewing an original civil war soldiers pocket bible. The small size made it ideal to put in a pocket or haversack.

Rare book collection, university of north carolina at chapel hill the electronic edition is a part of the uncch digitization project, documenting the american south. Civil war soldiers pocket bible illinois 95th regiment. The battle of gettysburg was fought in a war that began on april 12, 1861 and ended in the spring of 1865 after robert e. Soldiers prayer book, protestant episcopal book society, 1861. Our wallet is made from top grade finished cow hide and is very well made. The book is complete with a soldier s calendar for 1862. Pocket sized diary, from january to june of 1865, written by charles f.

The civil war diary of richard colburn, an enlisted soldier of the 12th infantry of the united states regular army attached to the army of the charles l. Its a two handed job just to put one of those bulky things in your pocket. Buy soldiers pocket book 5th revised edition by john hobbis harris, rupert godesen, john h harris jnr, john hobbis harris, rupert godesen, john h harris jnr, rupert godesen isbn. Our wallet measures 5 34 x 3, fits easily into any pocket and is less likely to fall out than those larger bulky wallets. A manual for staff officers in the field by william p. This size made it easy for a soldier to carry it in his knapsack or coat pocket.

George bailey95th regiment illinois volunteer oct 10, 1862was in many battles and sieges, atlanta, jonesboro, kennesaw mountain, jackson, raymond, vicksburg,etc. Keeling html and tei at unc the confederate soldiers pocket manual of devotions charleston. Soldiers pocket book on doctrines of the methodist. Co aytch sam r watkins 1st tennessee regiment civil war history facsimile ed. Being a compilation from the army regulations and other sources 1862 special instructions to. Published by the american bible society, it contains the new testament and book of psalms in the. Molly guptill manning explores their history in when books went to war.

The book is in fair condition with foxing on interior pages and some wear on the cover. Soldiers pocket book, presbyterian board of publications, 1861. These bibles were distributed to union and confederate soldiers by the american bible society, in continuation of a tradition begun by the army and navy in 1817. Keeling html and tei at unc the confederate soldier s pocket manual of devotions charleston. Faintly embossed on the front cover is new testament. Cromwells soldiers pocket bible military wiki fandom. Blockade runner civil war sutler suttlery page 8b 103119.

Pocket manual university of north carolina at chapel hill. The civil war in america december 1862october 1863. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Army and navy melodies army hymns written for the first. In my recent book the civil war soldier his personal items, i write about how important religion was to the civil war soldier see pictures. This is very typical of the religious and inspirational books handed out to soldiers by various religious and charitable organizations during the civil war. Sep 22, 2017 how books designed for soldiers pockets changed publishing forever copy link facebook twitter reddit flipboard pocket a hospitalized soldier passes the time with an armed services edition. The soldiers pocket bible was first issued in 1643 to cromwells army and was put in general use among his soldiers. How books designed for soldiers pockets changed publishing. The pocket book of civil war weapons by angus konstam see more like this.

The soldiers pocketbook for field service internet archive. December 1862october 1863 the civil war in america. In 1861, chaplain quintard of the 1st tennessee regiment marched off to care for his soldiers as they joined the army of virginia. Given to civil war soldiers by the new york bible society authors collection. The confederate soldiers pocket manual of devotions rifle and light infantry tactics, for the exercise and maneuvers of troops when acting as light infantry or riflemen. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. The patriots hymn book the soldiers companion the soldiers friend the soldiers hymn book for camp and hospital the soldiers hymn book with tunesboston ymca the soldiers hymn book boston ymca the soldiers hymn book chicago ymca the soldiers hymn book new york ymca the soldiers hymn book forman the soldiers pocket book the soldiers. There are a total of 29 civil war pistols 1861 1865 in the military factory. At this time, we ask you to call and speak to a salesman to purchase firearms.

It is called the millennial harp, a new collection of scriptural hymns, original and selected, for social and family worship. Tawasenthan year book 1955 guilderland center high school, new york. We offer museum documentation on all civil war artifacts and relics sold by us. New york american bible society 1862, new york 1862, 1862. Reprint, originally published in 1861 in philadelphia by the protestant episcopal book society. In the book papa was a boy in gray mary schaller finds a wonderfully fresh way to tell a familiar tale. This book also has a very interesting chapter on weapons of the british army.

The souldiers pocket bible lacking a possessive apostrophe in the title was first issued in 1643 to cromwells army and was. Unique summary of military science as it stood at the beginning of the civil war excellent description of strategies. Confederate soldiers bible of 1862 museum of the bible. The civil war posed a real dilemma to the new york based society.