Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860 to 1861

""Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860 to 1861"" is a book written by Abner Doubleday, a Union Army officer who played a significant role in the American Civil War. This large print edition provides an account of Doubleday's personal experiences during the early stages of the war, specifically his time spent at Forts Sumter and Moultrie in South Carolina. The book details the events leading up to the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter, which marked the start of the Civil War, as well as the day-to-day life of soldiers stationed at the forts. Doubleday also shares his thoughts and opinions on the political climate of the time and the actions of both Union and Confederate forces. Overall, ""Reminiscences of Forts Sumter and Moultrie in 1860 to 1861"" offers a unique perspective on the beginning of the Civil War from the viewpoint of a Union officer on the front lines.(LARGE PRINT EDITION) 1876. A West Point graduate, Doubleday was at Fort Sumter when it was attacked, signaling the beginning of the Civil War. He aimed the first Union gun fired in defense of the fort. A staunch abolitionist, he served in numerous campaigns throughout the Civil War, and was promoted to lieutenant colonel in 1863. After the war, he attained the rank of colonel before retiring from active service in December 1873. Doubleday is most famously remembered for being credited with inventing the game of baseball in 1839 at Cooperstown, New York, but it is thought that this is almost certainly untrue.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.