Author Topic: The Bartleson Field Guide of ACW Ordnance; (Read 13604 times)

John D. Bartleson Jr. · « **on:** June 25, 2012, 09:07:30 AM »

To All;
i was browsing in Amazon.com yesterday under the search title of "Civil War Ordnance" and I saw my book published under a new cover but still bearing my name as the author. Can someone tell me who re-published it?
Best Regards,
John

emike123 · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2012, 09:50:33 AM »

In the lower right corner, difficult to see, is this so I wonder if it is now considered to be in the "public domain.":

scottfromgeorgia · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2012, 09:54:36 AM »

What was the original title and publication date?

uscs digger · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2012, 12:29:46 PM »

John if I remember right, your book is also available as a free download from the university.

Jack Wells · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2012, 12:57:59 PM »

"Civil War Explosive Ordnance 1861- 1865,Published 16 June 1972, Indian Head MD.I helped John with the Book,I'm the eighth (8th) name in the acknowledgements & have copy #10 (If I remember correctly).I feel that John got "Screwed" on this.My point is he did all the work,and I know it's public domain,but why shouldn't he share in the profit

Jack Wells

John D. Bartleson Jr. · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2012, 01:32:43 PM »

Thank you Jack,
It was written and illustrated at the request of my C.O. All of the photos and radiography was done at the EOD Technical Center, Stump Neck Annex, Indian Head MD. so I was not permitted any copyright but had the enlightment to see it go into print. After the initial distribution to all four EOD services it went throgh two additional printings for public release. I laugh at the $20 price tag on Amazon knowing the original GPO price was under $3.00
During the writing, I met such fine historians and collectors that donated imagess. This is where I met my friend of many years, Jack Wells.
Kind Regards,
John

Jack Wells · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2012, 02:38:25 PM »

Thank you for your kind words.Those were the days.Just look at the dates,hell I'll bet les :Ps than half of the Fourm were born when the book was published.

In friendship
Jack

Bryan · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2012, 05:38:25 PM »

Hello everybody. I've been reading the post's for a long timeand I've finally joined.
A few months ago I won a book on E-BAY. After reading the posts and looking at the name, I realized Mr John D, Bartleson Jr. that it was your book. I won it for $9.95. Its a great book and full of great info. I'm proud to have it in my collection.

emike123 · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2012, 06:11:41 PM »

Welcome aboard, Bryan, or in your case, Semper Fi!

John is a great contributor to the forum and an all around good guy! If you can get him to reveal his Summer Headquarters' address, my guess is the old Navy man will sign it for a Marine.

Not so for the downloaded book being marketed by bthose Michigan poseurs.

John D. Bartleson Jr. · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2012, 07:11:45 PM »

Bryan,
Welcome to the Forum and thank you for the kind words. You got a bargin on eBay. The last time I saw it on eBay is was going for $99.00
Mike you know my summertime address:
4501 N. Hessian Rd., Va. Beach, VA 23462
Send it with a self addressed , pre-paid envelope and will be happy to autograph it for you. I deon't sign the pirated issues on Amazon.
Regards,
John

Bryan · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2012, 08:23:23 PM »

I had to go to Amazon and see the reprint. The bottom right reads REPRINTS FROM THE COLLECTION OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LIBRARY.

To scottfromgrorgia the title is CIVIL WAR EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE
1861-1865

16 June 1972

US NAVAL SCHOOL, EXPLOSIVE ORDNANCE DISPOSAL
US NAVAL ORDNANCE STATION
INDIAN HEAD, MARYLAND

John I'll get mine packed up and send it to you to sign. I want to thank you for taking the time to sign it for me.

John D. Bartleson Jr. · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2012, 09:10:08 PM »

Bryan, please state in a note your full name.
Normally I get $500 for a signature but for you it will be free.

John

John D. Bartleson Jr. · « **Reply #12 on:** June 27, 2012, 03:52:06 PM »

To All,
I just received the Michigan University Library reprint of my book. I was curious as to quality, don't buy it! the photos and radiographs are sooo poor it is not worth the money they are asking for.
sorry,
John

John D. Bartleson Jr. · « **Reply #13 on:** June 29, 2012, 03:45:29 PM »

Bryan,
Your book arrived in good condition today and will be returned in tomorrow's mail.
Best Regards,
John

Bryan · « **Reply #14 on:** June 29, 2012, 04:23:24 PM »

John
Its good to see you got it.
Thanks Bryan