The Story Of The Great March: From The Diary Of A Staff Officer (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163627143)

The Story Of The Great March: From The Diary Of A Staff Officer is a historical account of the American Civil War, written by George Ward Nichols. The book is based on the author's diary entries during his time as a staff officer in General William T. Sherman's army, and chronicles the famous ""March to the Sea"" campaign.The book provides a detailed description of the events leading up to the campaign, including the fall of Atlanta and the subsequent destruction of the city. It also covers the march itself, including the battles and skirmishes that took place along the way, as well as the destruction of civilian property and infrastructure.Nichols provides a unique perspective on the campaign, as he was able to witness the events firsthand as a member of Sherman's staff. He also includes personal anecdotes and observations, which add depth and humanity to the narrative.Overall, The Story Of The Great March is a fascinating and informative account of one of the most important campaigns of the Civil War, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the conflict.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: George Ward Nichols
ISBN-10: 1163627143
ISBN-13: 9781163627143
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 392
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.81d