The Boys of the 5th by John Rigdon. Regimental history of the Georgia 5th Volunteer Infantry, Army of Tennessee. This regiment was formed from men from around Augusta, GA. This regiment served first in Florida, then to Tennessee for the Battle of Shiloh, to Mississippi for the Battle of Vicksburg, then back to Chattanooga and Atlanta, finally into South Carolina in advance of Sherman's march north. $25.00
The Boys Who Went Forth to War by John Rigdon. The story of the Cadets of Georgia Military Institute including a brief history of the GMI from its founding in 1851 and the Cadet's service in the Georgia Militia during the Civil War under Brig. Gen. F. W.Capers. $25.00
The Charleston Light Dragoons. The story of the Charleston Light Dragoons is interwoven with the social and military history of South Carolina from early colonial days. It is clear that the corps existed at least as early as 1733, being called then with Britich loyalty, the "Charleston Horse- Guards," a title changed, doubtless in deference to Republican sentiment, at the Revoluntion, into "Charleston Light Dragoons," This book is the story of their service in the Civil War. They served in South Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland, and surrendered at Bentonville, NC. $25.00
Company A 1st Regiment S.C. Volunteer Infantry by Col. Johnson Hagood. Reprint $25.00
Company G 25th Regiment S. C. Volunteer Infantry by Col. Charles H. Simonton. Reprint $25.00
Don't Drink the Water by John and Anita Rigdon. Regimental history of the Georgia 49th Volunteer Infantry, Army of Virginia. This regiment was formed in the spring of 1862 from south central Georgia counties and served througout the war in Virginia, surrendering at Appotattox. $25.00
A Sketch of the War Record of the Edisto Rifles 186l-l865 William Valmore Izlar. Reprint of 1914 edition. $25.00 - paperback. $15.00 - CD-ROM
The Family and Early Life of Stonewall Jackson by Roy Bird Cook. This book was originally published in 1924, but has enjoyed very limited circulation. It focuses - as the title implies - on Jackson's family and early life, rather than his military service, although about a third of the book outlines his service to the C. S. A. Detailed genealogies of the Jacksons and affilaited families are included. $25.00.
The Fighting Fifteenth by John Rigdon. Regimental history of the Georgia 15th Volunteer Infantry, Army of Virginia. This regiment was formed from counties between Augusta, Ga and Athens and served in Virginia early in the war, then was transferred to Tennessee for the battles of Knoxville and Chickamauga, and back to Virginia for the remainder of the war. This regiment was noted for their fierce fighting in hand to hand combat, thus their nickname. $25.00.
Georgia in the War 1861 - 1866 by Charles E. Jones. Reprint of the original edition with new footnotes and index. $25.00
The Gibson Family Notes by John Rigdon. This book focuses on GIBSON lines out of Virginia into SC and GA by the early 1900's and migrations west in the mid to late 1800's.
History of the Augusta Powder Works by Col. George W. Raines. This book is a reprint of the original printed in 1882. It gives details of the building and operations of the Powder Works and other happenings "at the home front" during the war. $25.00.
History of a Brigade of South Carolinians by J. F. J. Caldwell. This brigade was known first as Gregg's Brigade, then as McGowan's brigade. The book is a reprint of the 1866 edition and is one of the best surviving works on South Carolina men who served in the Civil War. $25.00.
History of Edgefield County, SC by John A. Chapman. This is a reprint of the classic work on the early Edgefield District of South Carolina. It was written in 1897. $45.00
History of the 1st Tennessee Volunteer Infantry by John Rigdon. This regiment was formed by Gen. Leonidas Polk and served under his command till his death, then under Gen. Johnston throughout the Atlanta and Savannah campaigns, surrendering at Bentonville, NC. $25.00
History of the Fourth Regiment, SC Volunteers by J. W. Reid. A reprint of the 1891 book. $25.00
A History of the 42nd Georgia by Captain W. L. Calhoun. This book was originally authored by Captain Calhoun and published about 1900. The flyleaf states that it was printed in 1900, but a newspaper article by Col. L. P. Thomas which is included in the book, appeared in the Atlanta Jounal on Apr. 13, 1901. Reprint $25.00.
History of the 12th Alabama Volunteer Infantry by Robert Emery Park. This book was written by Mr. Park shortly after the war. He served as Captain of the regiment which was made up of men from Macon, GA, and Jewish merchants from Mobile, AL. It is a fascinating look at anti- semitism in the Civil War as this regiment was generally charged with following along after the great battles and burying the dead. $25.00.
A Journal of Three Month's personal experience in the Last Days of the Confederacy by Ware Sherman LeConte. This is a reprint of the original book which details the life and actions of a South Carolina soldier. $25.00.
The RIGDON Family Album - Hillbillies Down Home in America by John Rigdon. This is the most complete book available on the RIGDON and related families. It includes an extensive section on Sidney Rigdon and his part in the state of mormonism. $35.00
South Carolina Women in the Confederacy by Mrs. A. T. Smythe. This is a reprint of the original 1903 edition. $35.00.
The WALKER Family Notes by John Rigdon. As one of the top 200 surnames in America, the WALKER family line is particularly difficult to trace. This book focuses on two WALKER lines, one beginning with John Walker in Massassachusetts in the early 1600's and the other in Virginia in the early 1700's. Both of these families had lines which extended through SC, GA, AL, MS, VA, and TX. $35.00.
A Confederate Song Book. This is a collection of old songs and poems which were circulated among the men during the Civil War. Suggested tunes for singing the songs are included and brief background notes on the songs are also found. $10.00
A Dictionary of Civil War Era Diseases by John Rigdon. This takes many of the old disease names found in the original records and describes them in layman's terms. You'll also find correlations to modern terms and treatments of the diseases $15.00