Harper's Weekly 1864 Rebel Atrocities May 21 Sherman Buzzard's Roost
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Title: Harper's Weekly 1864 Rebel Atrocities May 21 Sherman Buzzard's Roost
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 The Atlanta Campaign Begins: This May 21, 1864, issue captures the opening movements of General Sherman's drive toward Atlanta. The front-page view of Buzzard's Roost Pass documents the formidable geographic barriers the Union army faced in Northern Georgia.
📜 Total War and Propaganda: The centerfold of this issue reflects the hardening of Northern attitudes. By documenting "Rebel Atrocities," Harper's Weekly was fueling the Union's resolve during the bloody spring of 1864, just as Grant and Butler began their massive pincer movement toward Richmond.
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🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
💀 "Rebel Atrocities" (Double-Page Centerfold): A "dismal" and powerful centerpiece featuring 6 vignettes of gruesome scenes. This is a significant example of wartime propaganda and the documentation of the harsh realities of the conflict. It is a vital piece for military ethics and social history collectors.
🍑 "General Sherman's Advance—Buzzard's Roost Pass, Georgia" (Front-Page): A commanding cover print showing the rugged terrain of the Georgia mountains. A foundational piece for Atlanta Campaign historians.
🗺️ Two Essential Civil War Maps:
"Map of Virginia showing the Military Operations of Generals Grant and Butler" — A full-page strategic map of the Overland Campaign.
"Map of Richmond, Virginia, Showing Its Defenses & Railroad Connections" — A detailed tactical map for Richmond and logistics buffs.
⚓ Virginia Naval & Land Movements:
"Arrival of General Butler's Advance at City Point, Virginia" — Documenting the seizure of a key supply base.
"Departure of the Union Fleet from Newport News, Virginia" — A massive naval display.
🎖️ "The Late General Wadsworth": A memorial portrait of James S. Wadsworth, the wealthy philanthropist turned General who was killed at the Battle of the Wilderness just weeks prior.
🔥 "Destruction of the East Tennessee & Virginia Railroad": A gritty print showing the Union’s "total war" strategy of dismantling the Confederate infrastructure.
🐊 "Destruction of Rebel Schooners Off Homosassa River, Florida": A rare naval print for Florida Civil War collectors, showing the Union blockade in action on the Gulf Coast.
🎶 "Grand Musical Festival in Philadelphia": A full-page print showing the civilian side of the war—a massive fund-raiser for the Sanitary Commission.
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🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from May 21, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—an authentic 160-year-old primary source.
Condition Study: I take pictures of every single page. Please study these carefully; you may find light foxing typical of rag paper or minor spine wear.
Satire: The back page features the cartoon "Revenge," a darkly humorous take on the mood of the country in mid-1864.
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🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Georgia & Virginia Historians: This issue provides the "Opening Moves" for both the Atlanta Campaign and the final siege of Richmond in a single edition.
Map Collectors: Two full-page maps in one issue is a rarity, providing excellent display opportunities for those interested in Civil War cartography.
Medical & Civil Relief: The Philadelphia Musical Festival print is a top-tier piece for documenting the history of the Sanitary Commission.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Richmond Defense map or the Sherman cover would make a museum-quality historical display!
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📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival folder with a Mylar overlay to prevent any degradation of the historic newsprint.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its large maps arrive safely.
Tracked: All orders include tracking for your peace of mind.
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🏷️ TAGS (SEO) 🏷️
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Harper's Weekly 1864 Rebel Atrocities May 21 Sherman Buzzard's Roost
$58.88