Secessionville
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Six Miles From Charleston Five Minutes To Hell
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Author : James A. Morgan
language : en
Publisher: Savas Beatie
Release Date : 2022-09-06
Six Miles From Charleston Five Minutes To Hell written by James A. Morgan and has been published by Savas Beatie this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-09-06 with History categories.
The small, curiously named village of Secessionville, just outside of Charleston, South Carolina was the site of an early war skirmish, the consequences of which might have been enormous had the outcome been different. It quickly would be forgotten, however, as the Seven Days battles, fought shortly afterward and far to the north, attracted the attention of Americans on both sides of the conflict. The battle at Secessionville was as bloody and hard fought as any similar sized encounter during the war. But it was poorly planned and poorly led by the Union commanders whose behavior did not do justice to the courage of their men. That courage was acknowledged by Confederate Lt. Iredell Jones who wrote, “let us never again disparage our enemy and call them cowards, for nothing was ever more glorious than their three charges in the face of a raking fire of grape and canister.” For the Federals, the campaign on James Island was a joint Army-Navy operation which suffered from inter-service rivalries and no small amount of mutual contempt. Brig. Gen. David Hunter, the overall Union commander, lost interest in the campaign and turned effective control over to his subordinate Brig. Gen. Henry Benham whose ego and abrasive personality was a significant problem for the officers who served directly under him. On the Confederate side were men like John C. Pemberton, oddly enough a West Point classmate of Benham, who never gained the respect of his subordinates either. The civilian authorities diligently worked behind his back to have him relieved and replaced. He did, however, oversee the construction of a formidable line of defensive works which proved strong enough in the end to save Charleston for much of the war. In Six Miles from Charleston, Five Minutes to Hell, historian Jim Morgan examines the lead up to the James Island campaign as well as the skirmish itself on June 16, 1862 and its aftermath. By including several original sources not previously explored, he takes a fresh look at this small, but potentially game-changing fight, and shows that it was of much more than merely local interest at the time.
Secessionville
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Author : Patrick Brennan
language : en
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Release Date : 1996-09-22
Secessionville written by Patrick Brennan and has been published by Da Capo Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1996-09-22 with History categories.
Charleston, South Carolina was regarded by Union troops as the "Seat of the Secession" and this is a detailed account of the Northern attempt in 1862 to capture the city and avenge Fort Sumter.
James Island
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Author : Carolyn Ackerly Bonstelle
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2008
James Island written by Carolyn Ackerly Bonstelle and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008 with History categories.
On April 12, 1861, Confederate forces at Fort Johnson fired upon Federal-occupied Fort Sumter in Charleston Harbor, etching James Island's name in American history as the starting place of the War Between the States. The island was a battleground for war skirmishes, live oak-laden property that housed antebellum plantations, fertile soil that yielded sea island cotton, precious land that enslaved so many, and a rural planting community existing in the shadow of Charleston. More than this, though, James Island was and is a beloved home to generations of proud families and individuals. This South Carolina sea island, which once flourished and folded under the bondage of slavery, is now a place where all races live and celebrate its rich heritage. The Gullah culture and language thrive and are treasured here, as are the Southern traditions of the original planters and their descendants.
The War Of The Rebellion
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Author : United States. War Department
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1885
The War Of The Rebellion written by United States. War Department and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1885 with Confederate States of America categories.
Library Of Congress Subject Headings
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Author : Library of Congress
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2005
Library Of Congress Subject Headings written by Library of Congress and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Subject headings, Library of Congress categories.
Mysterious South Carolina
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Author : Sherman Carmichael
language : en
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing
Release Date : 2019
Mysterious South Carolina written by Sherman Carmichael and has been published by Arcadia Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with History categories.
Master storyteller Sherman Carmichael is back with another collection of the weird, strange and mysterious in the Palmetto State. Read about the return of the infamous Lizard Man. Learn why the ghost of Francis Marion regularly appears at a church cemetery for a rendezvous. Discover the Sea Pines Shell Ring and learn of its Native American origin. Walk the halls of the old South Carolina Lunatic Asylum and hear the moans of former patients. Join Carmichael as he contemplates these stories and many more from the dark side of South Carolina.
Charlestonians In War
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Author : W. Chris Phelps
language : en
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
Release Date : 2004-08-31
Charlestonians In War written by W. Chris Phelps and has been published by Pelican Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004-08-31 with History categories.
A US Civil War military history exploring the formation & the many campaigns of a diverse group of Charleston citizens led by Peter Charles Gaillard. At the outbreak of the Civil War, Charleston, as the site where the Ordinance of Secession was signed, faced the full wrath of Union forces. In response, the Charleston Battalion, comprised of volunteers from all strata of local society, formed a loyal, effective fighting unit. They served with distinction in several campaigns in Virginia and North Carolina and defended their hometown against Union invaders. Local author W. Chris Phelps explores the formation and the many campaigns of this diverse group of Charleston citizens led by Peter Charles Gaillard. The battalion distinguished itself by defeating overwhelming Union assaults against Charleston at Secessionville in 1862 and Battery Wagner in 1863 and later performed gallantly in the defense of Petersburg in 1864 and Wilmington in 1865. Through Charlestonians in War, these brave men finally receive their due. W. Chris Phelps describes the origins of the battalion and focuses on its capable commander, Peter Charles Gaillard, who later became mayor. In-depth studies of the battalion’s various battles, at home and away, are also included. This book features a foreword by Charleston’s mayor, Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Praise for Charlestonians in War “In Charlestonians in War: The Charleston Battalion, Chris Phelps has crafted an excellent study of this noteworthy Confederate military organization. Making extensive use of primary sources, he has deftly balanced operational details with social background and created a unit history that would be of interest to scholars and general readers.” —W. Eric Emerson executive director, South Carolina Historical Society
The Rebellion Record
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1871
The Rebellion Record written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1871 with categories.
Excavations At A Portion Of The Secessionville Archaeological Site 38ch1456 James Island Charleston County South Carolina
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Author : Michael Trinkley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1997
Excavations At A Portion Of The Secessionville Archaeological Site 38ch1456 James Island Charleston County South Carolina written by Michael Trinkley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Social Science categories.
The site is on the southeastern tip of James Island off of Fort Lamar Road, and includes both a prehistoric shellfish steaming pit and Confederate fortifications.
The Rebellion Record Supplement First Volume
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Author : Frank Moore
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1864
The Rebellion Record Supplement First Volume written by Frank Moore and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1864 with United States categories.