{"product_id":"harpers-weekly-1864-battle-of-ringgold-jan-09-fort-sanders-longstreet","title":"Harper's Weekly 1864 Battle of Ringgold Jan 09 Fort Sanders Longstreet","description":"Title: Harper's Weekly 1864 Battle of Ringgold Jan 09 Fort Sanders Longstreet\n​📖 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📖\n​📖 Desperate Assaults: This January 9, 1864, edition of Harper’s Weekly captures the brutal, close-quarters combat of the winter campaigns. It focuses heavily on the failed Confederate attempt to retake Knoxville and the Union’s aggressive pursuit following the victory at Chattanooga.\n📖 The Siege of Charleston: Beyond the inland battles, this issue provides a haunting look at the ongoing bombardment of Charleston, documenting the structural ruin of the \"Cradle of Secession\" under relentless Union fire.\n​📖\n​⚔️ FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS ⚔️\n​💥 \"The Rebel Assault on Fort Sanders—The Fight In The Ditch\" (Double-Page Centerfold): A \"very dramatic\" and legendary centerfold depicting the climax of the Battle of Fort Sanders. It shows the desperate hand-to-hand struggle in the frozen trenches around Knoxville. A premier artifact for Tennessee and Confederate history collectors.\n​🐎 \"Charge of Colonel Creighton’s Brigade at Ringgold\" (Half-Page): A vivid depiction of the Battle of Ringgold Gap, Georgia. It honors the bravery of the Union troops during the pursuit of the retreating Confederate Army of Tennessee.\n​🎯 \"Longstreet’s Sharpshooters Firing on a Supply Train\" (Front-Page): A striking cover illustration showing the deadly reality of Confederate guerrilla-style tactics and the vulnerability of Union logistics in hostile territory.\n​🏰 \"Interior of Fort Sumter\" \u0026amp; \"Bursting of a Shell in Charleston\": Two significant prints documenting the devastation of Fort Sumter and the terrifying effects of long-range shelling on the civilians of Charleston, South Carolina.\n​🚩 \"Headquarters of General Thomas—The Captured Cannon\" (Full-Page): A proud display of Union victory, featuring \"The Rock of Chickamauga\" and the spoils of war captured from the rebels.\n​🎪 \"The Great Western Sanitary Fair at Cincinnati\" (3 Prints): A wonderful look at the home-front efforts to raise money for soldier relief. These prints are essential for Ohio and medical history buffs.\n​⚖️ \"Our Men at Richmond\" \u0026amp; \"Soldier’s Pay\": Detailed reporting on the status of Union prisoners held in Richmond and the ongoing legislative debates regarding pay for the troops.\n​⭐\n​🔍 CONDITION \u0026amp; TRANSPARENCY 🔍\n​Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from January 9, 1864.\n​Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—this is an authentic primary source, not a modern reprint.\n​Integrity: The massive Fort Sanders centerfold is present, which is often missing from contemporary archives.\n​Humor: Includes the back-page political cartoon \"Unavoidably Postponed,\" offering a look at the editorial wit of the era.\n​⭐\n​🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂\n​Tennessee \u0026amp; Knoxville Historians: The Fort Sanders \"Ditch\" print is perhaps the most famous contemporary depiction of that bloody engagement.\n​Charleston \u0026amp; Civil War Naval Buffs: The interior view of Fort Sumter after bombardment is a vital record of the fort’s slow transformation into a pile of rubble.\n​Military Art Collectors: The combination of Longstreet's sharpshooters and Creighton's charge makes this an exceptionally high-action issue.\n​Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Fort Sanders centerfold or the Charleston shell print would make a majestic, museum-quality display!\n​⭐\n​📦 SHIPPING \u0026amp; PRESERVATION 📦\n​Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free cellophane sleeve to protect the 160+ year-old newsprint.\n​Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to prevent any bending of the spine or centerfold.\n​Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.\n​⭐\n​🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️\n​1864 Harpers Weekly, Battle of Fort Sanders, Battle of Ringgold Gap, Longstreet's Sharpshooters, Siege of Charleston 1864, Fort Sumter Interior, General George Thomas, Sanitary Fair Cincinnati, Civil War Tennessee, January 9 1864.\n​","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52264027455708,"sku":null,"price":69.42,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0849\/4759\/9580\/files\/fa10ffa4-il_fullxfull.7710112877_h1aa.jpg?v=1786496783","url":"https:\/\/thekeenantiquarian.com\/products\/harpers-weekly-1864-battle-of-ringgold-jan-09-fort-sanders-longstreet","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}