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Calkins, Chris M. The Final Bivouac: The Surrender Parade at Appomattox and the Disbanding of the Armies, April 10 - May 20, 1865.
Lynchburg, VA: H. E. Howard, Inc., (1988). Number 87 of 1,000 in this Signed, Limited Edition.
Octavo, blue cloth (hardcover), gilt letters, [x] + 258 pp. Fine (As New) in a Near-Fine dust jacket with light foxing (age darkened spotting). From dust jacket: ...Mr. Calkins sets the stage for the final dramatic act of the Civil War in Virginia, the surrender parade at Appomattox. The author vividly captures the essence of the intense feelings and emotions of both Union and confederate soldiers as these former enemies face each other for the last time. The honor and respect shown by the victorious Federal troops toward the defeated Southerners is one of the most moving episodes in American history. Calkins continues The Final Bivouac with accounts of homeward bound Confederates, the Union encampment at Burkeville, the Danville Expedition, and the occupation of Southside Virginia. The narrative concludes as the last few regiments in blue cross the James River at Richmond on their way to Washington and then finally home. After ten years of working on the final phase of the Appomattox Campaign, the author has fully documented the little-known history of the last two days of Virginia and its aftermath. Mr. Calkins writes in a clear and concise manner as he makes extensive use of existing primary source material including cartographic aids, photographs and archaeological evidence. Where primary sources may differ, the author presents all information so that the readers may weigh the facts for themselves.
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75.00 USD
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