by David Noe and Joseph Serbaroli, Jr. Softbound, 213 pages, 8-1/2" x 11". Often mistaken for valueless junk by previous generations of collectors, we now know that these imported blades are as historical and valuable as any other weapon of the Civil War. Using 100's of detailed black and white photographs, the authors de-mystify this topic, providing clear explanations of what is right and what is wrong. A must for any collector of edged weapons of this era.