Baltimore and the Nineteenth of April, 1861: A Study of the War by Brown
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"Baltimore and the Nineteenth of April, 1861: A Study of the War" by George William Brown is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the significant events that took place in Baltimore during the early days of the American Civil War, particularly focusing on the confrontation between Northern troops and Southern sympathizers in the city. It aims to provide context and analysis regarding the clash that inaugurated
bloodshed in the conflict, delving into the complex political and social dynamics of the time. The opening of the book sets the stage by addressing the request for a reliable account of the tumultuous events of April 19, 1861, which marked the first fatalities in the Civil War. Brown reflects on his dual role as a local leader and participant in these historical moments, acknowledging the intense emotions and sentiments that fueled the chaos during that period. He details the background leading to the escalation of conflict, including fears of an assassination attempt on President Lincoln and rising tensions among Baltimore's divided populace. The narrative hints at a rapidly deteriorating atmosphere in the city, preparing the reader for an exploration of events that would shape not only Baltimore's future but the entire nation’s struggle in the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Brown, George William, 1812-1890 |
|---|---|
| Title | Baltimore and the Nineteenth of April, 1861: A Study of the War |
| Alternate Title | Baltimore and the 19th of April, 1861: A Study of the War |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Christine P. Travers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 58.9 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | E456: History: America: Civil War period (1861-1865) |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Personal narratives |
| Subject | United States -- Politics and government -- 1861-1865 |
| Subject | Brown, George William, 1812-1890 |
| Subject | Riots -- Maryland -- Baltimore -- History -- 19th century |
| Subject | Secession -- Maryland |
| Subject | Mayors -- Maryland -- Baltimore -- Biography |
| Subject | Baltimore (Md.) -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39346 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-39346-9 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 462 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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