Larry Gettysburg Soldiers  | 19 Dec 2021 2:56 p.m. PST |
We found an unusual source for scenic ideas and inspiration: a book titled "OUR VANISHING LANDSCAPE" by author and artist Eric Sloane. This book provides accurate details about Early America features such as farms, fences and walls, covered bridges, roads, churches and taverns. The author's focus is on New England and the eastern states, from 1700s and 1800s. I use it as a resource for our AWI and ACW terrain scenics. My brother, the model railroad enthusiast, also has a copy. This book was originally published in 1955 as a hardback coffee table book, and often found in doctor and dentist offices. There have been several reprints, and you can usually find smaller paperback copies for under $10 USD on ebay or used book stores. Sample pages from "Our Vanishing Landscape" :
SHAMELESS PLUG: We used this book as inspiration in the Gettysburg Soldiers Rules:
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| William Warner | 19 Dec 2021 3:05 p.m. PST |
All of Eric Sloane's books are wonderful references for the early American life and landscape. |
| IronDuke596 | 19 Dec 2021 3:59 p.m. PST |
It seems like a great reference. Thanks for posting here. |
| Lascaris | 19 Dec 2021 4:03 p.m. PST |
Agree with the above. Thanks much for sharing. |
 PaulCollins | 19 Dec 2021 4:46 p.m. PST |
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| Wackmole9 | 19 Dec 2021 5:40 p.m. PST |
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| 79thPA | 19 Dec 2021 5:56 p.m. PST |
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dampfpanzerwagon  | 19 Dec 2021 6:04 p.m. PST |
I agree with the comments above, "all of Eric Sloane's books are a wonderful reference." I have his book on barns and am regularly checking out references for wargame terrain projects. Tony |
| Onomarchos | 19 Dec 2021 6:31 p.m. PST |
You can find them on Amazon for less than $4. USD Mark link |
| emckinney | 19 Dec 2021 10:45 p.m. PST |
God, Rick Barber would have loved that. It might even have inspired some of his style and his maps. RIP |
| Fred Mills | 20 Dec 2021 5:41 a.m. PST |
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| Cardinal Ximenez | 20 Dec 2021 5:56 a.m. PST |
Thank you, Larry. Just ordered one. 👍 |
| ArmymenRGreat | 20 Dec 2021 6:30 a.m. PST |
Thanks for the reference, Larry. |
| Garryowen | 20 Dec 2021 7:00 a.m. PST |
Great post Larry. Thanks very much. Tom |
John Leahy  | 20 Dec 2021 7:15 a.m. PST |
Just ordered a copy. Thanks for letting us know! John |
| Oddball | 20 Dec 2021 7:47 a.m. PST |
Really good information, thank you. Feel free for the "shameless plug" when you bring something this useful to the table. |
 The Virtual Armchair General | 20 Dec 2021 12:08 p.m. PST |
All three of Sloane's relevant works on elements of early American Architecture can be bought as a three volume set from as little as $21.00 USD from the providers found via this link Enjoy! TVAG |
| Remko55 | 24 Dec 2021 4:35 a.m. PST |
Wonderfull inspiration. Handy if you live in the Netherlands. |
