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Roger D. Hunt

    Roger Hunt specializes in sustainability, old houses, and both traditional and modern building materials and construction. His work, inspired by a lifelong fascination with history and building techniques, often explores how contemporary approaches can be applied to renovating and maintaining older structures. Hunt's style is characterized by a deep understanding of the technical aspects of building, coupled with a sensitive appreciation for aesthetics and history. His writing serves as a valuable resource for homeowners and building professionals alike.

    Rural Britain: Then and Now
    Colonels in Blue--U.S. Colored Troops, U.S. Armed Forces, Staff Officers and Special Units
    • Colonels in Blue--U.S. Colored Troops, U.S. Armed Forces, Staff Officers and Special Units

      A Civil War Biographical Dictionary

      • 322 pages
      • 12 hours of reading

      Focusing on the leadership of Union colonels during the Civil War, this final volume of the Colonels in Blue series highlights those who commanded regiments of the U.S. Colored Troops, Regular Army, Marine Corps, and Sharpshooters. It also features colonels who served in various roles, including staff officers and those in lesser-known units like the Veteran Volunteer Infantry and the Veteran Reserve Corps, providing a comprehensive look at their contributions and experiences.

      Colonels in Blue--U.S. Colored Troops, U.S. Armed Forces, Staff Officers and Special Units
    • Rural Britain: Then and Now

      • 208 pages
      • 8 hours of reading

      This work is a celebration of the British countryside and how it has changed over the last 140 years using photographs from the Francis Frith Collection.

      Rural Britain: Then and Now