Author: United States Government Printing OfficePublisher:
ISBN: 9780160034633
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Fort Sumter
Author: United States Government Printing OfficePublisher:
ISBN: 9780160034633
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
Fort Sumter
Author: Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Fort Sumter
Author: Fort Sumter
Author: United States National Park ServicePublisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780366717101
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 60
Book Description
Excerpt from Fort Sumter: Anvil of War Outward appearances, however, were deceiving. Unruffled decades of peace had induced glacial slowness and indifference in Washington. The fort was far from completed and, according to us. Army Surgeon Samuel W. Crawford who came to know the place well, in no condition for defense. Eight foot-square openings yawned in place of gun embra sures on the second tier. Of the 135 guns planned for the gunrooms and the open terreplein above, only 15 had been mounted. Most of these were 32 pounders; none was heavier. The barracks were unfinished and, where tenable, occupied by workmen. The officers' quarters were also unfinished, and a large number of wooden structures of the most tempo rary character occupied the parade. These served as storehouses for the tools and material of the workmen, while all over the parade lay sand and rough masonry, and sixty-six guns with their carri ages and shot and shell. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Fort Sumter
Author: Publisher: National Park Service Division of Publications
ISBN: 9780160034985
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 64
Book Description
This official illustrated handbook describes the Confederate defenses of 1863-65 which kept Federal land and naval forces at bay for 587 days.
Fort Sumter: Anvil of War. Fort Sumter National Monument, South Carolina
Author: United States. National Park ServicePublisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 106
Book Description
Fort Sumter: Anvil of War by the United States National Park Service is a comprehensive account of the pivotal role Fort Sumter played in the start of the Civil War. The book provides detailed descriptions of the fort's strategic location, its construction, and the events leading up to the infamous bombardment. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, the National Park Service captures the tension and significance of this historic site in a way that transports readers back to a defining moment in American history. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both history enthusiasts and casual readers interested in learning about the Civil War era. This authoritative work is a valuable resource for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding Fort Sumter and its lasting impact on the nation. I highly recommend Fort Sumter: Anvil of War to anyone looking to explore the origins and consequences of the Civil War through the lens of this iconic landmark.
Fort Sumter: Anvil of War
Author: National Park ServicePublisher:
ISBN: 9781549570391
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 148
Book Description
arly on the morning of April 12, 1861, a mortar shell fired from Fort Johnson in Charleston Harbor burst almost directly over Fort Sumter, inaugurating the tragic American Civil War. Two years later, Fort Sumter, now in Confederate hands, became the focus of a gallant defense in which determined Confederate soldiers kept Federal land and naval forces at bay for 587 days. The "first shot" of 1861 and the Confederate defense of 1863-65 are the subjects of the following pages. The narrative is based on an earlier work by Frank Barnes, onetime historian at Fort Sumter National Monument.National Park handbooks, compact introductions to the natural and historical places administered by the National Park Service, are designed to promote public understanding and enjoyment of the parks. Each handbook is intended to be informative reading and a useful guide to park features. More than 100 titles are in print. They are sold at parks and can be purchased by mail from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402.
Fort Sumter: Anvil of War
Author: Frank BarnesPublisher:
ISBN: 9781437900613
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 63
Book Description
Early on the morning of April 12, 1861, a mortar shell fired from Fort Johnson in Charleston Harbor burst almost directly over Fort Sumter, inaugurating the tragic American Civil War. Two years later, Fort Sumter, now in Confederate hands, became the focus of a gallant defense in which determined Confederate soldiers kept Federal land and naval forces at bay for 587 days. The ¿first shot¿ of 1861 and the Confederate defense of 1863-65 are the subjects of this handbook. The narrative is based on an earlier work by Frank Barnes, onetime historian at Fort Sumter National Monument. Contents: The Fort on the Shoal; The Civil War Years; The Fort Today; and For Further Reading. Color and black and white illustrations.
Fort Sumter
Author: Publisher: Government Printing Office
ISBN:
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 68
Book Description
Fort Sumter: The Civil War Begins
Author: Sabrina CrewePublisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
ISBN: 9780836834147
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Looks at the attack on Fort Sumter, discussing the divison between the north and the south, the soldiers who defended Fort Sumter, and the impact on the history of America.