20 Beautiful Civil War-Era Photographs Of American Landscapes

Why Matthew Brady is one of the best photographers of the 19th century.

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Andrew Kaczynski
by Andrew Kaczynski

BuzzFeed News Reporter

1. Rapidan River, Va.

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2. Fair Oaks, Virginia

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3. Rappahannock River, Va.

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4. Allatoona Pass, Ga.

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5. Etahwa River, Ga.

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6. Resaca, Ga.

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7. Peach Tree Creek, Ga.

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8. Ringgold, Ga.

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9. Tennessee River, Tenn.

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10. Tennessee River, Tenn.

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11. Lookout Mountain, Tenn.

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12. Missionary Ridge, Tenn.

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13. Lookout Mountain, Tenn.

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14. Missionary Ridge, Tenn.

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15. Belle Plain, Va.

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16. Belle Plain, Va.

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17. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

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18. City Point, Va.

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19. Petersburg, Va.

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20. James River, Va.

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All photos via the National Archives.

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