Publisher's Synopsis
The Record of Fort Sumter is a historical book written by W. A. Harris that details the events surrounding the occupation and reduction of Fort Sumter during the administration of Governor Pickens in South Carolina. The book chronicles the actions of Major Anderson and his troops as they occupied the fort, and the subsequent actions of South Carolina troops who sought to reduce and take control of the fort. The book provides a detailed account of the military tactics and strategies used by both sides, as well as the political and social factors that contributed to the conflict. The Record of Fort Sumter is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War.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.