Marylanders in Blue: The Artillery and The Cavalry / Book

Authors: Daniel Carroll Toomey & Charles Albert Earp. This first volume of a multi - volume project is divided into three parts. A short chapter on mobilization details the shift from peace to war and civilians to volunteer soldiers. Book One on The Artillery offers an intro to Civil War light artillery organization and operation, followed by a history of each Maryland battery. Book Two on The Cavalry uses a similar format to explain cavalry regiment composition, with histories of each regiment and independent company. It includes photos of actual soldiers, their weapons, and equipment. Expanded captions give detailed info about soldiers and artifacts, many published for the first time. It presents the faces, relics, and history of Maryland Volunteers from 1861 - 1865. Hardbound, 8 1/2' x 11', full - color dust jacket, 176 pages, 39 illustrations, endnotes, bibliography, index. ISBN 0 - 9612670 - 8 - 9.

To use this book, simply start from the beginning and read through the chapters. The organization makes it easy to follow the history of the artillery and cavalry. You can also use the index at the end to quickly find specific topics. As for maintenance, keep it in a dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the pages from yellowing and the dust jacket from fading. When handling, wash your hands to avoid getting dirt on the pages. If there are any spills, gently blot the area with a clean, dry cloth. This book is a great resource for learning about the Maryland Volunteers during the Civil War, so enjoy exploring its rich content.