This comprehensive account of the American Civil War was originally published in 1862 and covers the period from the outbreak of hostilities to the end of 1861. The author, Frank Moore, was a journalist and editor who compiled a wide range of primary source material to create a detailed and immersive narrative of the conflict. The book includes maps, illustrations, and firsthand accounts from soldiers and civilians on both sides of the war. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.