[Francis Trevelyan Miller, editor-in-chief ; Robert S. Lanier, managing editor ; thousands of scenes photographed 1861-65, with text by many special authorities]
Another edition without the narrative text, and with illustrative materials rearranged, appeared under the title: Photographing the civil war, by Henry Wysham Lanier.
Includes bibliographical references.
v. 1. The opening battles. Two years of grim war -- v. 2. The decisive battles. The cavalry -- v. 3. Forts and artillery. The navies -- v. 4. Soldier life and secret service. Prisons and hospitals -- v. 5. Armies and leaders. Poetry and eloquence