Abbott, John
The History of the CIVIL War in America; Comprising a Full and Impartial Account of the Origin and Progress of the Rebellion, of the Various Naval and Military Engagements, of the Heroic Deeds Performed by Armies and Individuals, and of Touching Scenes in the Field, the Camp, the Hospital, and the Cabin: Volume One
Springfield, Gurdon Bili, 1863. Hardcover. Volume one only. A burgundy casebound book with gilt text on the spine and embossed decorations on the spine and boards. 513 pages; contains several black-and-white illustrations. 'Illustrated With Maps, Diagrams, and Numerous Steel Engravings of Battle Scenes, From Original Designs by Darley, and Other Emenent Artists, and Portraits of Distinguished Men.' Contents are as follows: Volume 1. Cause of the conflict -- Progress of the conspiracy -- The War commenced -- Uprising of the North -- The Advance into Virginia -- War and its horrors -- Hampton, Carnifex Ferry, and Hatteras Inlet -- Ball's Bluff and Hilton Head -- The Rebellion in Missouri -- Gen. Fremont's campaign in Missouri -- Gen. Fremont's campaign (continued) -- The Trent affair -- Roanoke and Newbern -- The Merrimac and the Monitor -- Florida -- Pulaski and the Contrabands -- Campaign of the lower Mississippi -- Capture of New Orleans -- Battles in Missouri and the capture of Fort Henry -- Donelson, Nashville and Columbus -- Gen. Mitchel's campaign. G: The front cover is detached but present. Wear to the edges and corners of the boards. Foxing and tanning to the pages. Several pieces of the rice paper protecting the illustrations have tears.

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Keywords: History ; CIVIL War ; ;