Publisher's Synopsis
Campfires and Battlefields: The Pictorial Narrative of the Civil War by Rossiter Johnson is a comprehensive visual history of the American Civil War. The book is filled with over 1,000 illustrations, including maps, photographs, and drawings, that depict the events, people, and places of the war. The book is organized chronologically, starting with the causes of the war and ending with the surrender of the Confederacy. Each chapter includes a detailed narrative of the major battles and campaigns of the war, accompanied by illustrations that bring the events to life. In addition to the battles, the book also covers the political, social, and economic aspects of the war, including the role of women, African Americans, and Native Americans. The book also includes profiles of the key figures of the war, such as Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and Ulysses S. Grant. Campfires and Battlefields is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the American Civil War. Its rich visual content and detailed narrative provide a comprehensive overview of one of the most significant events in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
