From the Tribune to the War Department

Recollections of the Civil War

by Charles Anderson DANA (1819 - 1897)

Recollections of the Civil War records the events that took place during the American Civil war. It forms one of the most remarkable volumes of historical, political, and personal reminiscences which have been given to the public. Mr. Dana wrote these Recollections of the civil war according to a purpose which he had entertained for several years. They were completed only a few months before his death on October 17, 1897. Go to the e-book on this book's catalog page for some great illustrations and an index. (Summary by Preface and WoollyBee)

Listen next episodes of Recollections of the Civil War:
A visit to Sheridan in the valley , Abraham Lincoln and his cabinet , At the front with Grant's army , Before and Around Vicksburg , Chattanooga and Missionary Ridge , Early's raid and the Washington panic , In camp and battle with Grant and his generals , 'On to Richmond' at last! , Pemberton's surrender , Some contemporary portraits , The Army of the Potomac in '64 , The Closing Scenes at Washington , The great game between Grant and Lee , The march on Petersburg , The removal of Rosecrans , The secret service of the war , The siege of Vicksburg , The War Department in war times , With the Army of the Cumberland