George Ward Nichols

from blurb David Green, author of Understanding Pottery Glazes and Lecturer at the College of Art, Carlisle, has written this new book both for those interested in doing pottery themselves and those wishing to use it as a craft in teaching children. It contains ample information on how to start making pottery, as well as a fascinating survey of the manner in which ceramic materials have evolved with the earth, of their reactions on one another under heat, and of the many important uses that have been found for them in the development of technology through the ages. Clear, practical advice is given about equipment and materials which will enable schools or individuals to buy their first supplies with confidence, while the techniques of making, firing and glazing are presented in an experimental way so as to ensure a continues build-up of ideas and enthusiasm. The book includes detailed plans for several different kinds of kilns that are easy to build, and gives information about testing and using the raw materials of one's own locality. Pottery: Materials and Techniques contains a comprehensive glossary, a list of tools and materials, and in each chapter, a detailed, annotated bibliography. It is illustrated with fifty photographs of various kinds of ceramic ware and numerous line drawings of historical examples and equipment.

This is the Civil War diary of Major George Ward Nichols, aide-de-camp to General William T. Sherman during the latter part of the war. It is a personal story, describing his experiences during Sherman's March to the Sea and the subsequent march through the Carolinas. For a personal journal, it is surprisingly well written and describes this journey as a decidedly uncertain endeavor. Written in the vernacular of the time, it provides a unique insight into the operations and risks associated with the most singular military event of the war.