Harper's Weekly 1864 William T. Sherman June 04 Dug Gap Georgia
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Title: Harper's Weekly 1864 William T. Sherman June 04 Dug Gap Georgia
📜 ABOUT THIS PIECE OF HISTORY 📜
📜 Sherman in the Spotlight: This June 4, 1864, edition features a "very nice" front-page portrait of Major-General William T. Sherman. At this moment in history, Sherman was deep into the Atlanta Campaign, and the public was eagerly following his movements through the rugged terrain of Northern Georgia.
📜 The Horror of the Wilderness: While Sherman pushed south, the Army of the Potomac was locked in a ghastly struggle in Virginia. This issue documents the "fires in the Wilderness," where wounded soldiers had to escape burning woods, and pays tribute to the fallen General Wadsworth.
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🌟 FEATURED HIGHLIGHTS 🌟
🎖️ "Major-General William T. Sherman" (Front-Page): A premier full-page portrait of the man who would eventually take Atlanta. This woodcut is a cornerstone for any Sherman or Georgia campaign collection.
🍑 Sherman's Department — The Georgia Campaign:
"General Geary's Assault on Dug Gap, Georgia" — A dramatic print of Union forces scaling the steep, rocky ridges of the Atlanta approach.
"Engagement at Snake Creek Gap, Georgia" — Documenting the strategic flanking maneuver that forced the Confederates out of Dalton.
These are essential for Georgia local history and military buffs.
🔥 "Major-General Wadsworth Fighting in the Wilderness" (Full-Page): A powerful action print memorializing the General’s final moments.
🚒 "...Our Wounded Escaping from the Fires in the Wilderness": A harrowing and realistic depiction of one of the war's most famous and tragic scenes, where the underbrush of the battlefield caught fire during the fighting.
⚓ Naval Battle of Albemarle Sound:
"The Steamship 'Sassacus' Ramming the Rebel Ram 'Albemarle'" — A high-action naval combat print.
"The Naval Fight in Albemarle Sound" — A wide view of the engagement.
"Rebel Ram at Wilmington, North Carolina" — A rare look at the Confederate ironclad threat.
⚔️ Army of the Potomac Successes:
"General Wright’s Corps running in 1200 Rebel Prisoners."
"Generals Hancock & Wright Fighting For the Enemy’s Riflepits" — capturing the desperate close-quarters combat of the spring.
"Scene of General Sedgwick’s Death" — A somber topographic view of the spot where the beloved commander fell.
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🔍 CONDITION & TRANSPARENCY 🔍
Complete Issue: This is the full, original 16-page issue from June 4, 1864.
Originality: Guaranteed original woodblock printing from 1864—this is an authentic 160-year-old primary source.
Careful Review: I take pictures of every single page so you can study them carefully for condition. Look for the crispness of the woodblock lines and the natural patina of the rag paper.
Current Events: Includes a print of "Joseph Howard, Jr., the Forger," documenting a high-profile homefront scandal.
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🥂 WHY IT IS A MUST-HAVE 🥂
Georgia Historians: The specific prints of Dug Gap and Snake Creek Gap are among the earliest and best visual records of the Northern Georgia theater.
Sherman Enthusiasts: A cover-page portrait during the height of his 1864 fame is a blue-chip item for any serious collection.
Naval Historians: The ramming of the Albemarle by the Sassacus is one of the most famous naval images of the Civil War.
Custom Framing: I offer professional framing for any item in my shop. The Sherman cover or the Dug Gap assault print would make a museum-quality historical display!
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📦 SHIPPING & PRESERVATION 📦
Safe Storage: Housed in an acid-free archival sleeve to protect the newsprint from age and handling.
Flat Shipping: Shipped with heavy-duty reinforcement to ensure the issue and its large prints 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 William T. Sherman June 04 Dug Gap Georgia
$78.88