PICTORIAL HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR, VOLUME 1

Originally published in 1866, this volume covers the period from the political conventions held in the spring of 1860 to midsummer 1861 and The Battle of Bull Run. Lossing accompanies his narrative of marches, battles, and sieges with maps and plans, including biographical sketches of prominent people from both sides of the conflict, and illustrates his history.