A narrative of the Civil War, authored by commanders and subordinates on both sides of the conflict who either fought, planned, or witnessed the events described, beginning with the siege and capture of Fort Pulaski, discussing the capture of New Orleans, and including accounts of the battles of Yorktown, Williamsburg, and Seven Pines.
General Note
"Being for the most part contributions by Union and Confederate officers. Based upon 'The century war series.' Edited by Robert Underwood Johnson and Clarence Clough Buel of the editorial staff of 'The century magazine.'"