Abraham Lincoln And the Downfall of American Slavery
The book Abraham Lincoln And the Downfall of American Slavery was written by author Brooks, Noah, 1830-1903 Here you can read free online of Abraham Lincoln And the Downfall of American Slavery book, rate and share your impressions in comments. If you don't know what to write, just answer the question: Why is Abraham Lincoln And the Downfall of American Slavery a good or bad book?
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The attack was made, in the face of difficulties almost hopeless to overcome, on the 15th of December. Lee occupied the heights above Freder- icksburg, his artillery commanding every approach from I I BATTLE OF FREDERICKSBURG. 35 1 the Opposite side of the river. The assault was made, however, and, as many despondent military critics had predicted, the Army of the Potomac was repulsed with frightful slaughter. It was a great disaster. Washington was filled with the wounded, who were brought up ...from the base at Acquia Creek, on the Potomac, and the hospi- tals, that now occupied churches and other public build- ings at the capital, were crowded with the wounded and the dying. Congress was in session, and the politicians of both sides were alert to take advantage of this military reverse to press their several policies upon the attention of the President, Congress, and the country. The year closed in gloom. The rebels had succeeded in scaring McClellan from Richmond, although he had been within a few miles of the rebel capital at one time.
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