| Author |
Johnson, Rossiter, 1840-1931 |
| Author |
Connor, Selden, 1839- |
| Author |
Gordon, John Brown, 1832-1904 |
| Author |
Howard, Henry W. B. (Henry Ward Beecher), 1849-1906 |
| Author |
Howard, O. O. (Oliver Otis), 1830-1909 |
| Author |
Morgan, John Tyler, 1824-1907 |
| Author |
Ridpath, John Clark, 1840-1900 |
| LoC No. |
02009063
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| Title |
Campfire and Battlefield
An Illustrated History of the Campaigns and Conflicts of the Great Civil War
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Ron Swanson
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| Summary |
"Campfire and Battlefield" by Rossiter Johnson et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the campaigns and conflicts of the American Civil War, delving deep into the events leading up to the war, including the issues of slavery and state rights, and the evolution of the conflict itself. It presents an extensive analysis of significant battles and the broader implications of the war on American society. The opening of the text outlines the preliminary events that led to the outbreak of the Civil War, detailing the critical moments such as the bombardment of Fort Sumter and the secession of Southern states. It discusses various underlying causes, such as slavery and regional tensions, highlighting key figures like John Brown and President Lincoln. The narrative captures the political climate of the time, the intricate relationship between the North and South, and the preparations on both sides that ultimately led to the bloody conflict, setting the stage for the ensuing drama of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865)
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Pictorial works
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
47746 |
| Release Date |
Dec 22, 2014 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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