Unknown The battle of Fort Sumter and first victory of the Southern troops
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04090 Author/Creator: Unknown Place Written: Charleston, South Carolina Type: Pamphlet Date: 1861 Pagination: 32 p. ; 23 x 14.6 cm. Order a Copy
Details the bombardment and surrender of Fort Sumter. Though no author is listed, the accounts are "compiled chiefly from the detailed reports of the Charleston Press." South Carolina state flag, and one of the state mottoes, "Animis Opibusque Parati," Latin for "Prepared in mind and resources," printed on cover. Printed by Evans & Cogswell. Original paper wrappers.
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