The Trip Of The Steamer Oceanus To Fort Sumter And Charleston, South Carolina (1865)

The Trip of the Steamer Oceanus to Fort Sumter and Charleston, South Carolina (1865) is a historical account written by Justus Clement French. The book describes the journey of the Steamer Oceanus, a ship that was sent by the United States government to Fort Sumter, a fortification located in Charleston, South Carolina, during the American Civil War. The purpose of the mission was to assess the condition of the fort and to raise the American flag over it once again, after it had been taken down by Confederate forces in 1861.The book provides a detailed account of the trip, from the preparations made by the crew to the arrival at Fort Sumter. It also describes the state of the fort and the surrounding area, as well as the reactions of the people of Charleston to the arrival of the ship. The author also includes his own observations and opinions on the state of the country after the war.Overall, The Trip of the Steamer Oceanus to Fort Sumter and Charleston, South Carolina (1865) is an important historical document that provides insight into the events that took place during the American Civil War, as well as the aftermath of the conflict. It is a valuable resource for historians and anyone interested in American history.Comprising The Incidents Of The Excursion, The Appearance, At That Time Of The City, And The Entire Program Of Exercises At The Re-Raising Of The Flag Over The Ruins Of Fort Sumter, April 14th, 1865.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.