Isbn: 9781527870406 - the fort branch survey and recovery project (classic reprint) (4 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the fascinating history of Fort Branch, a Confederate fortification built in 1862 to defend the Roanoke River valley in North Carolina during the Civil War. The author meticulously recounts the fort's construction, its strategic significance, and its role in thwarting Union advances. He delves into the fort's defenses, detailing the placement of artillery and the use of rifle pits, showcasing the ingenuity of Confederate engineering in the face of overwhelming odds. The book also examines the fort's abandonment in 1865 and the subsequent recovery of ordnance from the river, highlighting the often-overlooked stories of artifacts from the Civil War. This compelling narrative provides a vivid glimpse into a forgotten chapter of North Carolina's history, offering an intimate view of the lives of those who defended the Confederacy and the strategic importance of the Roanoke River during the Civil War. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Condizione: Hervorragend. Zustand: Hervorragend | Seiten: 288 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.