The Wilmington Campaign: Last Rays of Departing Hope [First Edition]

Campbell, California : Savid Publishing Company, 1997. [1997] First Edition, hardcover and dustjacket, 623 pages. Vintage black and white photos, illustrated maps including one foldout, a chart indicating the Order of Battles, extensive Notes, and a comprehensive Bibliography. Condition: Book is Fine, new condition. Dustjacket has several short tears on back panel, else Near Fine. Kept in a temperature-controlled room. Free of the old book smell and the smell of a smoker. Here is the first study to examine, in sweeping detail, the entire campaign designed to capture one of the Confederacy's most important and heavily defended seaports in North Carolina. The author's sophisticated research covers studying a vast array of previously unused battle reports, correspondence, diaries and journals. Includes complete coverage of both battles for Fort Fisher, the Confederacy's largest coastal fortification and a blow-by-blow account of Confederate General Robert Hoke's gallant defense of the Sugar Loaf line against overwhelming odds; and a tactical study of the hand-to-hand engagement at Town Creek, a critical battle that sealed Wilmington's fate, according to the publisher. One of the best, comprehensive studies of Civil War battles. An excellent historical book. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly.. First Edition. Hardcover. Fine/Near Fine.