Matthew Brady's Illustrated History of The Civil War

Mathew B. Brady, who photographed the Civil War 1861-65 and sold his wonderful collection of negatives to the United States Government, was unique as a photographic artist. The reproduction of his famous War negatives shows history in this History of The Civil War that he was fifty years in advance of his time, for many of his photographs compare favorably with the best quality of work-to-day. That he was well equipped for this great work is shown by his remarkable career. In the early 50's he was well equipped for this great work is shown by his remarkable career. In the early 50's, he was the representative photographic artist of the day. His studios on Broadway, New York City, were patronized by the famous men and women of the period. The list of famous men and women who posed before his magic camera is too long to receive more than passing mention in this brief notice. A few of the prominent negatives now in the possession of the United States Government may, however, be mentioned