Pictorial History of the War for the Union, Volume 1
Ann Stephens
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Length 19 h 2 min
Chapters 48
First published 1863
Pictorial History of the War for the Union, Volume 1, is an indispensable read for any Civil War buff. Written during the Civil War, Ann Stephens had no concept of the war's conclusion or how long it would last. An ardent unionist, she writes a war history of the kind no longer in fashion - extirpating on the glories of battle and the valor of patriotic sacrifice. In our post-Red Badge of Courage world, this type of writing seems strange. In extreme detail, she recounts both the famous battles of the early war, as well as skirmishes forgotten today. The end of the text includes an excellent and helpful chronology putting major events of the Civil War in order. (Summary by Tatiana Chichilla)
Chapters
1
Introduction Read by Tatiana Chichilla 4:16
2
Fortifications in Charleston Harbor & Bombardment of Fort Sumter Read by Tatiana Chichilla 31:12
3
The Nation's Response Read by Tatiana Chichilla 17:06
4
Fortification of Fort Pickens & Burning of Harper's Ferry Arsenal Read by Tatiana Chichilla 11:32
5
Through Baltimore Read by Tatiana Chichilla 25:09
6
Military Occupation of Annapolis, MD Read by Tatiana Chichilla 15:29
7
Maryland Read by Tatiana Chichilla 11:50
8
Destruction of the Gosport Navy Yard & The State of the Union Before its Troops Entered Virginia Read by Tatiana Chichilla 26:12
9
Occupation of Alexandria, VA & Battle of Great Bethel Read by Tatiana Chichilla 20:49
10
The Ambuscade at Vienna, VA, Review at Washington & Advance of the Grand Army Read by Tatiana Chichilla 13:59
11
The Battle of Bull Run Read by Tatiana Chichilla 28:18
12
The Battle of Bull Run - Climax and Retreat & The Battle on the Left Wing Read by Tatiana Chichilla 42:25
13
Western Virginia, Battle of Phillipi & Great Destruction of Railroad Property Read by Tatiana Chichilla 11:55
14
General McClellan in Western VA, Battle of Scareytown & Battle at Rich Mountain Read by Tatiana Chichilla 7:53
15
Battle of Carrick's Ford, The West & Missouri Read by Tatiana Chichilla 18:20
16
Capture of Camp Jackson, Cairo & Battle of Booneville Read by Tatiana Chichilla 15:56
17
Battle of Carthage, Battle at Monroe, MO & Guerrilla Bands in Missouri Read by Tatiana Chichilla 8:48
18
Battle of Dug Springs, Skirmish at Athens, MO & Battle of Wilson's Creek Read by Tatiana Chichilla 19:15
19
Kentucky, The Occupation of Paducah & Naval Operations Read by Tatiana Chichilla 24:00
20
The Expedition to Cape Hatteras & Capture of Forts Hatteras and Clark Read by Tatiana Chichilla 10:03
21
Western Virginia, Surprise at Cross Lanes & Battle of Carnifex Ferry Read by Tatiana Chichilla 10:23
22
Battle of Cheat Mountain Pass, Engagement at Chapmansville & Reconnoissance at Green Brier, Western Virginia Read by Tatiana Chichilla 10:50
23
Defense of Lexington, MO, Attack on Santa Rosa Island & Battle of Ball's Bluff Read by Tatiana Chichilla 36:07
24
Battle at Camp Wild Cat, KY, Battle at Romney, VA & Battle of Frederickton, MO Read by Tatiana Chichilla 13:46
25
Charge of Fremont's Bodyguard at Springfield, MO & The Department of Missouri Read by Tatiana Chichilla 16:24
26
The Stone Fleet, Battle of Camp Alleghany, WV & Battle at Munfordsville, KY Read by Tatiana Chichilla 17:37
27
Capture of Rebel Recruits at Milford, MO, Battle of Dranesville, VA & Expedition to Ship Island Read by Tatiana Chichilla 18:18
28
Engagement at Mount Zion, AR and the Indians & Bombardment at Fort Pickens Read by Tatiana Chichilla 11:12
29
Rout of General Marshall at Paintsville, KY, Battle of Middle Creek, KY & Battle of Silver Creek, MO Read by Tatiana Chichilla 15:24
30
Battle of Mill Spring at Logan's Cross-roads, KY Read by Tatiana Chichilla 18:30
31
Investment of Fort Pulaski, GA, New Mexico and Arizona & Battle of Valverde Read by Tatiana Chichilla 20:06
32
Battle of Apache Canyon, Fight at Blooming Gap, VA & East Tennessee Under Confederate Rule Read by Tatiana Chichilla 18:42
33
Capture of Fort Henry, TN, The Burnside Expedition & Capture of Roanoke Island Read by Tatiana Chichilla 34:44
34
Evacuation of Bowling Green, KY & Capture of Fort Donelson Read by Tatiana Chichilla 45:15
35
The Occupation of Nashville, Fort Clinic and Fernandina, FL & The Merrimac and the Monitor Read by Tatiana Chichilla 27:10
36
Capture of Jacksonville, FL, Occupation of Columbus, KY & Battle of Pea Ridge, Arkansas Read by Tatiana Chichilla 32:50
37
Battle of Newburn, NC & The Capture of New Madrid, MO Read by Tatiana Chichilla 24:16
38
Island No 10, Capture of Island No 10 and the Rebel Army & Battle of Winchester, VA Read by Tatiana Chichilla 19:58
39
Battle of Pittsburg Landing - First Day Read by Tatiana Chichilla 52:30
40
Battle of Pittsburg Landing - Second Day Read by Tatiana Chichilla 37:47
41
General Sherman's Reconnoissance Toward Corinth, Occupation of Huntsville, AL & Capture of Fort Pulaski, GA Read by Tatiana Chichilla 22:33
42
Battle of South Mills, Camden, NC, Capture of Fort Macon, NC & Siege of Yorktown, VA Read by Tatiana Chichilla 27:04
43
Battle of Lee's Mills, VA & Capture of New Orleans Read by Tatiana Chichilla 45:35
44
The Evacuation of Yorktown, Battle of Williamsburg & Battle of West Point, VA Read by Tatiana Chichilla 32:52
45
Chronology (Nov 1860- Sep 1861) Read by Tatiana Chichilla 59:00
46
Chronology (Oct 1861-Nov 1861) Read by Tatiana Chichilla 31:05
47
Chronology (Dec 1861-Feb 1862) Read by Tatiana Chichilla 38:39
48
Chronology (Mar 1862-May 1862) Read by Tatiana Chichilla 18:43
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