Publisher's Synopsis
""New York And The Conscription Of 1863: A Chapter In History Of The Civil War"" is a historical book written by James B. Fry and originally published in 1885. The book focuses on the events surrounding the conscription of soldiers in New York during the American Civil War. The author, James B. Fry, was a Union general who played a key role in the drafting and implementation of the conscription policy. Fry provides a detailed account of the political and social climate in New York during the war, as well as the challenges faced by the government in enlisting soldiers.The book covers topics such as the draft riots that occurred in New York City in July 1863, which were sparked by the conscription policy and resulted in significant violence and destruction. Fry also discusses the efforts made by the government to enforce the draft and the impact it had on the war effort.Overall, ""New York And The Conscription Of 1863"" provides a comprehensive look at an important chapter in the history of the Civil War and sheds light on the challenges faced by the government and citizens during this tumultuous time.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.
