Project Gutenberg 2001-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 359 Wood, William 1864 1947 Wood, William Charles Henry Captains of the Civil War: A Chronicle of the Blue and the Gray Chronicles of America series; v. 31 Produced by Alev Akman, Diane Beane, James J. Kelly Library of St. Gregory's University and Robert J. Hall "Captains of the Civil War: A Chronicle of the Blue and the Gray" by William Wood is a historical account published in the early 20th century. The book chronicles the early events of the American Civil War, highlighting the key military leaders and their battles, particularly emphasizing the conflict between the Union and Confederate forces. It provides insights into the complexities of the war, including political undercurrents and military strategies, focusing on personalities like General Robert E. Lee and Major Anderson. The opening of the chronicle expertly sets the stage for the ornate tapestry of narratives that follow, delving into the backdrop of secession and political maneuvering leading to the war. It begins with the tensions surrounding Fort Sumter in South Carolina, where Major Robert Anderson, the Union commander, makes a stand against the mounting Confederate forces. Wood details the dynamics of the conflict, including pivotal moments such as the capture of Fort Sumter and how subsequent engagements unfolded in Charleston and Pensacola, rapidly escalating tensions in the region. The narrative also touches on key figures like W.T. Sherman and the emotional turmoil of leaders like Robert E. Lee during this uncertain time, establishing a gripping framework for the exploration of the Civil War's early years. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Biography E456 Text United States US Civil War Children's History Category: History - American Category: History - Warfare 734518 2025-08-02T03:46:17.946881 text/html 687391 2014-08-23T11:18:02 text/html 3534617 2025-08-02T03:46:32.268809 application/epub+zip 3541033 2025-08-02T03:46:22.816819 application/epub+zip 325032 2025-08-02T03:46:20.789837 application/epub+zip 3903038 2025-08-02T03:46:38.944772 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3854620 2025-08-02T03:46:30.517814 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 513254 2022-09-02T05:17:37.547796 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 556389 2025-08-02T03:46:15.939930 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 556095 2014-08-23T11:19:20 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19587 2025-08-02T03:46:39.100767 application/rdf+xml 23832 2025-08-02T03:46:21.394843 image/jpeg 4715 2025-08-02T03:46:21.096836 image/jpeg 209487 2014-08-23T11:19:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 3405060 2014-08-23T11:19:56 application/octet-stream application/zip 3511764 2025-08-02T03:46:18.049861 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia