Description
Author: John B. Gordon, Thomas Wentworth Higginson, Leander Stillwell
Publisher: Collector’s Library of the Civil War
Format: Hardcover set with gilt edges, ribbon markers, and embossed leatherette bindings
Condition: Fine — bright, clean, and gift-worthy. Gilt page edges gleam; bindings are tight and elegant.
Step into the lived experience of the American Civil War with this beautifully crafted Collector’s Library of the Civil War three-volume set. Designed with the book lover in mind, each volume features rich gilt edges, a satin ribbon marker, and an embossed cover that feels luxurious in the hand.
Inside, you’ll find first-person accounts that bring history to life:
- Reminiscences of the Civil War by John B. Gordon — a Confederate general’s vivid recollections of leadership, loyalty, and battlefield realities.
- Army Life in a Black Regiment by Thomas Wentworth Higginson — a powerful and essential narrative from the colonel of the First South Carolina Volunteers, the first federally authorized Black regiment.
- The Story of a Common Soldier by Leander Stillwell — a Union soldier’s humble, heartfelt chronicle of service, hardship, and perseverance.
Whether you’re expanding a Civil War library, seeking a thoughtful gift, or simply love well-made books that feel as good as they read, this fine-condition set will be a treasured addition to any collection.


