The Siege of Charleston, 1861-1865
University Of South Carolina Press, 1970. First edition. Hardcover. First printing. Hardcover. xvii+ 373 pp. with bibliography, index. Illustrations. Fine, bookplate of the War Library of a national military historical organization on the front pastedown. In bright dust jacket, short closed tears head of spine. One of the most highly regarded Civil War military histories, the in depth study of the 587-day seige of Charleston and the military aspects surrounding the city from 1860 through 1865. Burton's work examines the many combinations of devices used for attack and defense, ranging historically from ancient Greek Fire to the first successful submarine attack in history. Fighting ranged from hand-to-hand and ship-to-ship, bombardment of Fort Sumter and Charleston with naval gunfire, the use of the "Stone Fleet" and so forth. Fine / very good. Item #E23835
ISBN: 9780872491250
Price: $50.00