{"product_id":"1861-battle-of-bull-run-harpers-weekly-august-10-new-york-69th-irish-brigade","title":"1861 Battle of Bull Run Harper's Weekly August 10 New York 69th Irish Brigade","description":"This August 10, 1861, issue of Harper's Weekly is perhaps the most visually intense edition of the year, providing a comprehensive and dramatic accounting of the aftermath of the Battle of Bull Run (Manassas). It focuses on the heroism found within the Union defeat, featuring the elite Fire Zouaves and the legendary 69th New York Irish Brigade.\n\n​Title: 1861 Battle of Bull Run Harper's Weekly August 10 New York 69th Irish Brigade\n\n\n​📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜\n​📜 The Charge of the 69th: This issue features a \"gallant\" full-page illustration of the 69th Regiment, New York State Militia, charging a Confederate battery. This unit, largely composed of Irish immigrants, became legendary for their tenacity at Bull Run, marking the beginning of the \"Fighting 69th\" legacy.\n​📜 The Black Horse Cavalry vs. Fire Zouaves: One of the most \"dramatic\" and sought-after prints of the 1861 volume is the full-page \"Charge of the Black Horse Cavalry Upon the Fire Zouaves.\" It captures the terrifying clash between the Virginia cavalry and the flamboyant New York Fire Zouaves (11th NY), a moment that defined the chaotic nature of the war's first major battle.\n​🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟\n​⚔️ The Grim Reality of Retreat:\n​Full-Page: \"Retreat of Our Troops from Bull Run, by Moonlight.\" A haunting and atmospheric print showing Colonel Blenker’s Brigade serving as the rearguard to protect the fleeing Union army as they headed back toward Washington.\n​\"Carrying in the Wounded at the Battle of Bull Run\" — A sobering look at the medical aftermath of the engagement.\n​📍 Strategic Vistas:\n​Full-Page Map: A detailed geographic layout of the \"Seat of War In Virginia,\" vital for readers trying to understand the proximity of the Confederate army to the capital.\n​Full-Page: \"Balloon View of Fortress Monroe \u0026amp; the Mouth of the Chesapeake.\" Another spectacular aerial perspective of the \"Gibraltar of the Chesapeake.\"\n​🏰 Confederate Fortifications:\n​\"The Fourth South Carolina Regiment Working in the Trenches at Night at Manassas Junction.\" This print provides a rare look at the Confederate labor and engineering that held the line at Bull Run.\n​🎖️ Union Portraits:\n​A decorative one-third page print featuring the leaders of the day: Col. Hunter, Col. Cameron (who was killed at Bull Run), and Col. Corcoran (the Irish leader captured during the battle).\n​🗞️ LITERARY \u0026amp; NAVAL CONTENT 🗞️\n​Sir Edward Bulwer Lytton: The front page features a portrait of the famous British novelist and politician, known for the phrase \"the pen is mightier than the sword.\"\n​The Yacht Henrietta: A half-page print of the famous vessel, documenting the intersection of high society and naval service during the crisis.\n​🔍 CONDITION \u0026amp; TRANSPARENCY 🔍\n​Completeness: This is the complete 16-page issue, containing all three of the massive full-page Bull Run battle scenes.\n​Authenticity: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from August 10, 1861, not a modern reproduction.\n​Condition Report: This issue is in excellent historical condition. The battle prints are high-contrast and particularly suitable for a gallery-style grouping.\n​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂\n​Irish-American Historians: Essential for anyone documenting the history of the 69th New York and the Irish in the Civil War.\n​Zouave \u0026amp; Cavalry Enthusiasts: Features the definitive illustration of the Black Horse Cavalry charge.\n​Bull Run Specialists: This issue acts as a visual companion to the August 3rd issue, completing the narrative of the battle.\n​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The 69th New York charge or the Moonlight Retreat would make a museum-quality historical focal point!\n​📦 SHIPPING \u0026amp; PRESERVATION 📦\n​Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to protect the 165-year-old newsprint.\n​Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure all 16 pages and the full-page prints arrive safely.\n​Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.\n​🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️\n​1861 Harpers Weekly, Battle of Bull Run, 69th New York Irish Brigade, Fire Zouaves 11th NY, Black Horse Cavalry, Manassas Junction, Fortress Monroe Balloon View, South Carolina Regiment, August 10 1861.\n​","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264019689692,"sku":null,"price":74.47,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/e8e790a9-il_fullxfull.7815478359_tffc.jpg?v=1786496694","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/1861-battle-of-bull-run-harpers-weekly-august-10-new-york-69th-irish-brigade","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}