Southern History of the War, Volume 1This work presents the history of the Civil War from a pro-Southern perspective. |
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Page 47
... opened . These vague expectations were almost ludicrously disap- pointed . On leaving his home , in Springfield , Illincis , for Washington , Mr. Lincoln had at last opened his lips THE FIRST YEAR . 47.
... opened . These vague expectations were almost ludicrously disap- pointed . On leaving his home , in Springfield , Illincis , for Washington , Mr. Lincoln had at last opened his lips THE FIRST YEAR . 47.
Page 60
... opened upon Fort Sumter . The firing was deliberate , and was continned , without interruption , for twelve hours . The iron battery at Cumming's Point did the most- effective service , perceptibly injuring the walls of the fortifica ...
... opened upon Fort Sumter . The firing was deliberate , and was continned , without interruption , for twelve hours . The iron battery at Cumming's Point did the most- effective service , perceptibly injuring the walls of the fortifica ...
Page 91
... opened upon them , but with little effect , as their lines were concealed by the trees and brushwood . The earth of the mountain seemed to tremble under the thunders of the cannon . The tops of immense trees were cut off by our fire ...
... opened upon them , but with little effect , as their lines were concealed by the trees and brushwood . The earth of the mountain seemed to tremble under the thunders of the cannon . The tops of immense trees were cut off by our fire ...
Page 92
... opened upon the enemy . The enemy replied with a heavy fire from their infantry and artillery . A large force was brought to the attack , but the pt the time , relieving himself from censure and showing that he occupied on The day of ...
... opened upon the enemy . The enemy replied with a heavy fire from their infantry and artillery . A large force was brought to the attack , but the pt the time , relieving himself from censure and showing that he occupied on The day of ...
Page 102
... opened fire with several 20 - pounder rifle guns from a hill over one and a half miles from Bull Run . At first , the firing of the enemy was at random ; but , by half - past 12 P. M. , he had obtained the range of our position , and ...
... opened fire with several 20 - pounder rifle guns from a hill over one and a half miles from Bull Run . At first , the firing of the enemy was at random ; but , by half - past 12 P. M. , he had obtained the range of our position , and ...
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Southern History of the War: The Third Year of the War Edward Alfred Pollard No preview available - 2016 |
Southern History of the War: The Third Year of the War (Classic Reprint) Edward Alfred Pollard No preview available - 2017 |
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