Crawford, Samuel W. (1829-1892) The Genesis of the Civil War: The Story of Sumter, 1860-1861
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00267.252 Author/Creator: Crawford, Samuel W. (1829-1892) Place Written: New York, New York Type: Book Date: 1887 Pagination: 1 v. xxiii, 486 p. ; 23.5 x 16.5 cm. Order a Copy
Discusses the events leading to the Civil War both from his vantage point as an officer at Fort Moultrie and Fort Sumter and from a larger context. Focuses both on events he witnessed firsthand and those he researched. Printed by Charles Webster and Co. Contains drawing of Charleston and the fort.
Samuel Crawford was an assistant surgeon and battery commander at Fort Sumter. Later rose to the rank of Major General.
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