Drum-Beat Of The Nation: The First Period Of The War Of The Rebellion From Its Outbreak To The Close Of 1862

By Charles Carleton Coffin

Book Overview

Drum Beat of the Nation is a historical book written by Charles Carleton Coffin. The book explores the history of the United States of America from the colonial period to the Civil War. Coffin examines the events, people, and movements that shaped the nation's history, including the American Revolution, the War of 1812, and the abolitionist movement. The author also delves into the lives of famous figures such as George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Harriet Tubman. Through vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling, Coffin paints a picture of the United States as a nation born out of struggle and perseverance. The book is a comprehensive and insightful look at the country's past and its impact on the present.1887. The first period of The War of the Rebellion from its outbreak to the close of 1862. Illustrated. The author sees the conflict (Civil War) as being marked by three distinct periods. The first includes the conspiracy to bring about the disruption of the Union, withdrawal of the cotton-producing States, formation of the Confederacy, seizure of property belonging to the United States, bombardment of Fort Sumter, gathering of great armies; the period of enthusiasm, expectation, egotism, braggadocio, and ignorance in both sections; of mortification throughout the North and exultation in the South over the issue of the first great battle, followed in the North by the sober second thought and the rise of true patriotism. The second period includes the year 1863-the victories of Gettysburg, Vicksburg, Lookout Mountain, Missionary Ridge, and other battles. The third period includes the months from the appointment of Ulysses S. Grant commander-in-chief of the armies of the Union to the final breaking up of the Confederacy and the reestablishment of the authority of the United States. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417908327
• ISBN13: 9781417908325
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 496 Pages
• Weight: 1.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"