The Civil War Mountain Artillery Portable Forge, Book Number 29

Title: The Civil War Mountain Artillery Portable Forge, Book Number 29

Author: Captain Albert Mordecai
circa 1848 through 1850s
Reprinted by Antique Ordnance Publishers

This publisher sells a series of books that contain reprinted drawings originally commissioned by the US government for use by government contractors in the construction of army equipment. These books also include additional charts and information reprinted from the Ordnance Manual of 1863 that are of assistance in the construction and use of period Civil War equipment.

This particular book is for the blacksmith that is interested in building an historically correct reproduction of a portable sheet metal forge for use at historical reenactments. These forges were packed in boxes and transported on horseback for shoeing horses in mountainous terrain where Civil War Period Traveling Forges were unable to travel.

I believe this book is a bargain for $10.00 plus shipping. I highly recommend acquiring a copy while it is still in print.

This book is available for sale both as a reprint from the publisher, reprinted by Antique Ordnance Publishers, and from some merchants catering to people who reenact Civil War period living history such as the Regimental Quartermaster .