An interior view of the Fredericksburg Battlefield Bookstore
The park has two main bookstores and two smaller units. The primary shop is located behind the Fredericksburg Battlefield Visitor Center with over 1000 titles. A second store can be found at the Chancellorsville Battlefield Visitor Center. The smaller units are at Chatham Manor and the "Stonewall" Jackson Shrine. These stores are operated by Eastern National, a non-profit "cooperating association." The bookstore manager can be reached at (540) 372-3034. A portion of each purchase goes directly back to the park and helps fund many interpretive activities.
Eastern National Suggested Reading List
The following book titles are usually in stock at both of our stores. Contact Eastern National at the telephone number above for current pricing and ordering information.
General History
Battle Cry of Freedom by James M. McPherson -- encompasses the social, economic, and political ramifications of the struggle as well as the military aspects (Pulitzer Prize winner). Paperback. $18.00
The Life of Johnny Reb by Bell I. Wiley -- a study of the experiences of the Southern soldier that covers life both during and between battles. $18.95
The Life of Billy Yank by Bell I. Wiley -- a study of the experiences of the Northern soldier that covers life both during and between battles. $18.95
Local Campaigns
The Fredericksburg Campaign: Winter War On The Rappahannock by Frank A. O’Reilly. $39.95.00
"Stonewall" Jackson at Fredericksburg: The Battle of Prospect Hill by Frank A. O’Reilly. $25.00
Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg! by George C. Rabble $45.00
Fredericksburg Battlefields: National Park Service handbook. $7.95
The Fredericksburg Campaign Essays on the campaign edited by Gary W. Gallagher. $29.95
The Fredericksburg Campaign by Edward J. Stackpole. $14.95
The U.S. Army War College Guide to the Battles of Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville by Jay Luvaas and Harold W. Nelson. $14.95
Chancellorsville by Stephen W. Sears. $17.00
Chancellorsville 1863: The Souls of the Brave by Ernest B. Fergurson. Paperback. $16.00
Chancellorsville: The Battles and Aftermath Essays on the campaign edited by Gary Gallagher. $32.50
Battle of the Wilderness Essays on the Campaign edited by Gary Gallagher. $32.50
The Battle of the Wilderness, May 5-6, 1864 by Gordon C. Rhea. $34.95
The Battles for Spotsylvania Court House and the Road to Yellow Tavern, May 7-12, 1864 by Gordon C. Rhea. $34.95
To the North Anna River, May 13-26, 1864 by Gordon C. Rhea. $34.95
If It Takes All Summer: The Battle of Spotsylvania by William D. Matter. $37.50
The Spotsylvania Campaign Essays on the campaign edited by Gary Gallagher. $29.95
Lee's Miserables: Life in the Army of Northern Virginia by J. Tracy Power. $34.95
Confederate
Lee by Douglas S. Freeman. $18.00
Lee by Clifford Dowdey. $19.95
Mighty Stonewall by Frank E. Vandiver. $17.95
General James Longstreet by Jeffrey Wert. $16.00
James Longstreet, Lee's War Horse by H.J. Eckenrode & Bryan Conrad. Paperback $17.95. Hardback $34.95
Gray Ghost: The Life of Col. John S. Mosby by James A. Ramage. $30.00
Union
Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant edited by E.B. Long. $16.95
Fighting Joe Hooker by Walter H. Hebert. $30.00
Burnside by William Marvel. $45.00
Bayonet Forward by Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain. $25.00
All for the Union: The Civil War Diary and Letters of Elisha Hunt Rhodes edited by Robert Hunt Rhodes. $13.00
Children’s Titles
The Golden Book of the Civil War by Charles Flato -- this book is adapted for children from the book narrated by Bruce Catton. $15.95
To Be a Slave--Interviews with ex-slaves A Newberry Honor Book. $4.50
Gentle Annie, The Story of a Civil War Nurse by Mary F. Shura. $4.50
The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane. $5.99
Civil War for Kids -- History with 21 activities by Janis Herbert $14.95
Civil War Women
Mary Chesnut’s Civil War Ed. by C. Vann Woodward -- a revealing diary of a member of Richmond’s Civil War social circle, a Pulitzer Prize winning work. $22.50
Women in the Civil War by Mary E. Massey A comprehensive impartial history of the work of women during the Civil War. $17.95
Trial and Triumphs: The Women of the American Civil War by Marilyn Mayer Culpepper -- a revealing book on the many different roles played by women during the Civil War and how the struggle effected them. $18.95
Sad Earth, Sweet Heaven: The Diary of Lucy R. Buck 1871-1865 21.95
The Plantation Mistress by Catherine Clinton $14.00
Black History
Freedom Train by Dorothy Sterling -- a biography of Harriet Tubman written especially for children. $4.50
The Sable Arm by Dudley Taylor Cornish -- details the lives of Blacks in the Union Army during the American Civil War. $14.95
The Negro in the Civil War by Benjamin Quarles -- describes life for the Black in both the North and the South in the role of soldiers and non-combatants. $13.95
Before Freedom, When I Just Can Remember Ed. by Belinda Hurmence -- gives first-hand accounts of slavery by surviving slaves in the 1930’s. $8.95
Men of Color -- Photos and Documents of Colored Troops in Civil War by William Gladstone $17.95
Videos
Fredericksburg: A Documentary Film -- the extended 57 minute version of new movie shown in the visitor center $25.00
Smithsonian’s Great Battles of the Civil War -- a seven volume series depicting the battles along first hand accounts and period photographs (available as single episodes). $29.95
Civil War: The Fiery Trial -- an overview of the events that shaped the future of American videos with plenty of on-site photography to bring the war to life (35 minutes). $9.95
The Civil War: 1861-1865 -- the highly acclaimed documentary by PBS brings the war to life in nine volumes through the use of still photographs and quotes from actual participants. $165.00
Tour Options
Fredericksburg Expedition Guide: CD Rom - Animated Battle Study & Walking Tour Guide $29.95
Walking Tour: Marye's Heights & Sunken Road2 CD package $19.95
Fredericksburg Driving Tour Tape -- 3 hour driving tour $7.50
Chancellorsville Driving Tour Tape -- 3 hour driving tour $7.50
Wilderness/Spotsylvania Driving Tour Tape -- 3 hour driving tour $7.50
