""The Defense of Charleston Harbor: Including Fort Sumter and the Adjacent Islands 1863-1865"" by John Johnson is a historical account of the Confederate defense of Charleston Harbor during the American Civil War. The book focuses on the period from 1863 to 1865, when the Union army attempted to capture Charleston and the surrounding islands, including Fort Sumter. The author provides a detailed description of the fortifications and military strategies used by the Confederate forces to repel the Union attacks. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the events and locations described. Overall, ""The Defense of Charleston Harbor"" provides a comprehensive and informative account of a pivotal moment in American history.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.
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