Sketches From The Civil War In North America (1917)

Sketches From The Civil War In North America is a book written by Adalbert John Volck and first published in 1917. The book is a collection of sketches made by the author during the American Civil War. Volck was a German-born artist who lived in Baltimore during the Civil War and was sympathetic to the Confederacy. He created many sketches that depicted scenes from the war including battles camp life and portraits of soldiers and leaders from both sides. The book features over 100 of Volck's sketches accompanied by brief descriptions and anecdotes about the events depicted. The sketches are presented in chronological order starting with the attack on Fort Sumter and ending with the surrender of General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox. The book provides a unique perspective on the Civil War as Volck's sympathies for the Confederacy are evident in his work. However his sketches also offer insight into the daily life of soldiers on both sides of the conflict as well as the devastation and destruction caused by the war. Overall Sketches From The Civil War In North America is a fascinating and historically significant book that offers a glimpse into the art and culture of the American Civil War.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.