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 provides a comprehensive account of the events that led up to the occupation of the fort by Major Anderson and his troops, as well as the subsequent efforts by South Carolina troops to reduce the fort. The author draws from a variety of primary sources, including official government records, personal accounts, and newspaper articles, to provide a detailed and accurate picture of the events that took place. The book is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of the American Civil War and the role that Fort Sumter played in the conflict.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.