TY - BOOK AU - Johnson,Rossiter AU - Connor,Selden AU - Gordon,John Brown AU - Howard,Henry W.B. AU - Howard,O.O. AU - Morgan,John Tyler AU - Ridpath,John Clark TI - Campfire and battlefield AV - E456 PY - 2014/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns KW - United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Pictorial works N1 - Release date is 2014-12-22; E-text prepared by Ron Swanson; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Campfire and Battlefield" by Rossiter Johnson et al. is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book chronicles the campaigns and conflicts of the American Civil War, delving deep into the events leading up to the war, including the issues of slavery and state rights, and the evolution of the conflict itself. It presents an extensive analysis of significant battles and the broader implications of the war on American society. The opening of the text outlines the preliminary events that led to the outbreak of the Civil War, detailing the critical moments such as the bombardment of Fort Sumter and the secession of Southern states. It discusses various underlying causes, such as slavery and regional tensions, highlighting key figures like John Brown and President Lincoln. The narrative captures the political climate of the time, the intricate relationship between the North and South, and the preparations on both sides that ultimately led to the bloody conflict, setting the stage for the ensuing drama of the war. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47746 ER -