Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61

Abner Doubleday (1819 - 1893)

Now that the prejudices and bitter partisan feeling of the past are subsiding, it seems a fitting time to record the facts and incidents connected with the first conflict of the Rebellion. Of the eleven officers who took part in the events herein narrated, but four now survive. Before the hastening years shall have partially obliterated many circumstances from my memory, and while there is still an opportunity for conference and friendly criticism, I desire to make, from letters, memoranda, and documents in my possession, a statement which will embody my own recollections of the turbulent days of 1860 and 1861. (From the text)

Genre(s): *Non-fiction, History, Memoirs

Language: English

Section Chapter Reader Time
Play 01 01 - Fort Moultrie in 1860 FNH
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Play 02 02 - Preparations for Defense FNH
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Play 03 03 - Preliminary Movements of the Secessionists FNH
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Play 04 04 - The Removal to Fort Sumter FNH
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Play 05 05 - The First Overt Act FNH
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Play 06 06 - Effect of Anderson's Movements FNH
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Play 07 07 - The 'Star of the West' FNH
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Play 08 08 - A Resort to Diplomacy FNH
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Play 09 09 - The Crisis at Hand FNH
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Play 10 10 - The Bombardment FNH
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Play 11 11 - The Evacuation FNH
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Play 12 12 - Appendix FNH
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