1876 1ed Abner Doubleday Civil War Gettysburg Reminiscences Fort Sumter Moultrie
Abner Doubleday was a 19th-century American Army officer known for his role in the Civil War, especially the Battle of Gettysburg. Following his military career, Doubleday wrote autobiographical sketches of his experiences in battle, including “Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie”. As captain at Fort Sumter, Doubleday made pivotal decisions that helped direct Union forces of the Confederacy.
Per Nevins of this work,
“This charming story, by a then-captain of artillery inside the two forts, is a memoir of merit because of the aura of its immediacy and intimacy.”
1876 1ed Abner Doubleday Civil War Gettysburg Reminiscences Fort Sumter Moultrie
Abner Doubleday was a 19th-century American Army officer known for his role in the Civil War, especially the Battle of Gettysburg. Following his military career, Doubleday wrote autobiographical sketches of his experiences in battle, including “Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie”. As captain at Fort Sumter, Doubleday made pivotal decisions that helped direct Union forces of the Confederacy.
Per Nevins of this work,
“This charming story, by a then-captain of artillery inside the two forts, is a memoir of merit because of the aura of its immediacy and intimacy.”
Item number: #13945
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DOUBLEDAY, Abner
Reminiscences of forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-61
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1876. First edition.
Details:
- Collation: Complete with all pages
- 184, 8
- References: Nevins I, p.27; Larned 2169
- Provenance:
- Bookplate – Robert S. Berman
- Handwritten – Frank Havelock White, 1875
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; tight & secure
- Blue cloth
- Size: ~7.75in X 5in (19.5cm x 13cm)
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13945
Categories
Americana, American History
Military & War
Authors
DOUBLEDAY, Abner
Printing Date
19th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete