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Introduction and Edited by Patrick A. Schroeder
When I started re-enacting it would have been such a benefit to have a book like Mr. Grenan has written in my hands. The numerous questions that flood the mind when getting started in the hobby are all answered right here. I had questions, many questions. What exactly do I need? How do I get my gear? Where do I get it? Who do I get it from? How much does it cost? That was just the start. It took some time to get these questions answered. Even after attending a few events, the questions continued to arise. How do I know when I’m shot? What do I need to bring for food rations at an event? How do I make hardtack? What about drill and loading a musket? The questions seemed endless. It was several years before I got all those questions answered. But thanks to this volume, the new re-enactor recruit will not have to go through all that—the answers are all here. Mr. Grenan explores and addresses all those questions that bedeviled me in those days as a re-enactor "fresh fish"—how to learn where Civil War events are held, determining an appropriate organization to join, the different types of Civil War units, getting equipped, weaponry, the various types of events, the methods of going into battle, and the activities back in camp. He even gives some basic information on drill and the steps for loading and firing a musket. The material is presented in an easily read and understood manner. Re-enacting today has something for everyone, though this book focuses centers for the most part on becoming a soldier. There are civilian, sutler, surgeon, chaplain, signal corps, and a host of other impressions. For some, re-enacting is a chance to get away from the job or home and lose themselves in the past. For others, it is something they can do with family or friends. For the younger generation, re-enacting instills a sense of history and offers a chance to learn history something more than what is taught in the classroom. The belief that "history is boring" quickly fades on a re-enactment battlefield or amidst a living history demonstration. Re-enacting offers excellent opportunities for young people. In fact, re-enacting offers many opportunities. Travel—participants will get to visit many areas of the country to take part in different events as well as touring battlefields and historic sites. Movie making—as the public fascination with the American Civil War continues, many re-enactors have had the chance to work on movies and television. Books—many books include photographs of re-enactors in a book or on the cover. Job opportunities—the performing of living history demonstrations at a historical site or park could lead to future employment at such a place. And no matter Confederate or Federal, a certain bond develops among re-! enactors. This book is essential for the Civil War re-enacting community. 80 pages; Soft Cover.
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- PublisherSchroeder Publications
- Publication date2003
- ISBN 10 1889246190
- ISBN 13 9781889246192
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages80
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: new. Introduction and Edited by Patrick A SchroederWhen I started reenacting it would have been such a benefit to have a book like Mr Grenan has written in my hands The numerous questions that flood the mind when getting started in the hobby are all answered right here I had questions many questions What exactly do I need How do I get my gear Where do I get it Who do I get it from How much does it cost That was just the start It took some time to get these questions answered Even after attending a few events the questions continued to arise How do I know when Im shot What do I need to bring for food rations at an event How do I make hardtack What about drill and loading a musket The questions seemed endless It was several years before I got all those questions answered But thanks to this volume the new reenactor recruit will not have to go through all thatthe answers are all here Mr Grenan explores and addresses all those questions that bedeviled me in those days as a reenactor fresh fishhow to learn where Civil War events are held determining an appropriate organization to join the different types of Civil War units getting equipped weaponry the various types of events the methods of going into battle and the activities back in camp He even gives some basic information on drill and the steps for loading and firing a musket The material is presented in an easily read and understood manner Reenacting today has something for everyone though this book focuses centers for the most part on becoming a soldier There are civilian sutler surgeon chaplain signal corps and a host of other impressions For some reenacting is a chance to get away from the job or home and lose themselves in the past For others it is something they can do with family or friends For the younger generation reenacting instills a sense of history and offers a chance to learn history something more than what is taught in the classroom The belief that history is boring quickly fades on a reenactment battlefield or amidst a living history demonstration Reenacting offers excellent opportunities for young people In fact reenacting offers many opportunities Travelparticipants will get to visit many areas of the country to take part in different events as well as touring battlefields and historic sites Movie makingas the public fascination with the American Civil War continues many reenactors have had the chance to work on movies and television Booksmany books include photographs of reenactors in a book or on the cover Job opportunitiesthe performing of living history demonstrations at a historical site or park could lead to future employment at such a place And no matter Confederate or Federal a certain bond develops among re enactors This book is essential for the Civil War reenacting community 80 pages Soft Cover. Seller Inventory # DADAX1889246190
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