Publisher's Synopsis
""The Chancellorsville Campaign: Fredericksburg To Salem Church"" is a historical book written by Charles Richardson and published in 1907. The book provides a detailed account of the Chancellorsville Campaign during the American Civil War, which took place from April 30 to May 6, 1863. The campaign was fought between the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia, led by General Robert E. Lee, and the Union Army of the Potomac, led by General Joseph Hooker. The book covers the events leading up to the battle, including the Union Army's crossing of the Rappahannock River and the Confederate Army's defensive preparations. It then describes the various battles and skirmishes that took place during the campaign, including the Battle of Chancellorsville, which was one of the most significant battles of the war. The book also includes maps and illustrations to help readers visualize the terrain and understand the movements of the armies. Overall, ""The Chancellorsville Campaign"" is a comprehensive and informative account of a pivotal moment in American history.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.