Travels in the Confederate States. A Bibliography by Coulter, E. Merton

Baton Rouge LA: LSU Press, 1994. Paperback. Near Fine. Coulter surveyed the vast body of travel literature on the Confederacy and then compiled detailed, superbly annotated entries on nearly five hundred accounts, choosing only those he considered best and whose authors were actually present on the trip described. For each account, he provides complete technical data, including size, number of pages, illustrations, maps, and edition." 289 pages; 6 x 9

Baton Rouge & London: Louisiana State University Press. Very Good with no dust jacket. 1994. Hardcover. 0807119520 . 8.90 X 5.90 X 0.80 inches; 304 pages .

Norman, Oklahoma/Wendell, N.C.: University of Oklahoma/Broadfoot's Bookmark, 1948. Hardcover. Very Good. 1948 U. of Oklahoma edition, reprinted by Broadfoot's (however, states "First Edition'). Nevins II.9, "An outstanding bibliographic tool . . . " (xiv) + 289 pp. Grey hard cover, blue and silver labelling on spine, FINE.

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1948. first edition. hardcover. fine. Octavo, gray buckram covers with spine titles in gilt and blue. Xiv, 289 pages + colophon. No dust jacket. Fine condition. 020207A

Wendell, North Carolina: Broadfoot's Bookmark, 1980. BRAND NEW in perfect condition. NO rubbing. NO fading. Bright, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. NOT a library discard. Fresh and crisp -- obviously never read. 1980 reprint of the 1948 University of Oklahoma Press original. A thoughtful synopsis and evaluation of the accuracy, scope and readability of the 493 most significant descriptive accounts of southern travel during the Civil War years. Full bibliographic data for first editions. Lists the maps and illustrations in each volume -- indispensible for checking if other copies are complete. An excellent index allows you to find what was written about any southern city, state, or other subject of special interest. Tells what the South was like, how people responded to war conditions, describes the destruction, carnage and other conditions seen by prisoners, soldiers, journalists, foreigners, victims, etc. Recommended by IN… Read More

Louisiana State University Press, Baton Rouge and London: (1994)., 1994 pp. xiv, 289. Tall 8vo. Original wraps. Reprint of th 1948 University of Oklahoma Press. An extremely useful bibliography. As new. SHELF W20 0.0. Soft cover.

Unknown: Unknown, Unknown. Later printing. Hardcover. As new. Octavo. Gray cloth hardcover with blue title on the spine. Book is in the original publisher shrink wrap and has not been opened. Probably this is a copy of the Broadfoot Reprint. Originally published by Louisiana State University Press in 1948.

Norman, (OK): U. of Oklahoma Press, 1961. Second printing. 8vo. xiv, 289 pp. Nevins II, p. 9: "An outstanding, essential bibliographical tool; describes the merits of 493 works by soldiers and foreign observers." Very good. Gilt-stamped decorated red cloth, printed dust jacket (rubbed, tape-repair at lower corners). (9141).

Norman: University of Oklahoma Press, 1948. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Octavo. xiv, 290 pages. Gray cloth hardcover with blue title block on the spine. Light edge and shelf wear to the cloth binding. Light toning to the end papers. Occasional light pencil marks (mostly asterisks) in the margins. Stated first edition.

Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press, 1948 (c. 1980). Reprint edition. A detailed bibliography of important Civil War travel narratives, with summaries and critical comments. Fine without dust jacket as issued.