Harper's Pictorial History Civil War Vol 2, 1894 McDonnell Bros Illustrated

  

Harper's Pictorial History Civil War Vol 2 1894 McDonnell Bros Illustrated. Size 11.3/8" x 16.25" pages 399-836.

Book has some wear being 130+ years old. Book facing is as pictured. Volume 2 (historically designated as "Part Second") of Harper's Pictorial History of the Civil War spans from September 1862 through December 1867. It functions as the concluding, action-heavy half of Alfred H. Physical Specs & Dimensions Format: Large over-sized "Elephant Folio" formatting measuring roughly 16.5/8 x 11.3/8 inches (41 x 30 cm).

Pagination: Continuous pagination starting around page 399 and concluding on page 836. Text Style: Set in an archaic, dense two-column layout per page flanked by wide margins.

Narrative Scope & Key Campaigns While Volume 1 focuses on the roots of secession and early gridlocks, Volume 2 covers the absolute height and conclusion of the war. Key textual blocks include:The Turning Points: Deep analysis of the Vicksburg Campaign and the Battle of Gettysburg (Summer 1863).

Western & Southern Theaters: Chronicling Chattanooga, Chickamauga, and Sherman's March to the Sea. The Overland Campaign: The grueling wars of attrition between Grant and Lee, leading to the Richmond Siege and Appomattox. Reconstruction Dawn: Early post-war political adjustments stretching into late 1867. Cartography & Illustration Breakdown Volume 2 is prized by collectors primarily for its visual assets, utilizing raw woodcuts engraved directly from wartime sketches:Bird's-Eye Topographical Spreads: Multi-page detailed tactical outlines detailing fort construction, river bottlenecks, and specific troop movements. Wartime Landscapes: Massive full-page and double-page engravings showcasing naval ironclad battles, devastated Southern infrastructure, and military camps.

Portrait Galleries: Hundreds of small oval-framed bust engravings documenting Union and Confederate generals, politicians, and prominent field correspondents. The Appendix & Backmatter The final section of Volume 2 serves as a complete reference repository. It includes:An extensive chronological battle index recording precise dates of skirmishes. A casualty breakdown cross-referencing official war department records. A master biographical glossary of primary historical actors involved in the conflict.