My wife got me a copy of Artillery and ammunition of the Civil War. Se got it used on line and was disappointed that it didn't come with a dust cover and one of the corners was bent a bit. She told me that she could send it back if I didn't like it. She is the best. I told her about this book about a year ago and she remembered it. I now am trying to remember what about this book moved me to suggest it would make a good gift sometime. I dosen't matter as I am really enjoying reading it.