Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61

In "Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860-'61," Abner Doubleday offers a poignant and first-hand account of the events leading up to and during the early days of the American Civil War. Drawing from his experiences as a major in the U.S. Army, Doubleday's narrative merges personal recollections with meticulous observations, skillfully illuminating the tense atmosphere in Charleston, S...