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Witness to Appomattox

by Richard Wheeler

Appomattox Campaign, 1865

This account, utilizing eyewtiness narratives, of the final days of the Civil War begins in early 1865 with the crumbling of Conferedate defenses at Richmond and Petersburg, then focuses on Lee's encirclement, his negotiations with Grant at Appomattox Court House, and his ultimate surrender.

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For young readers

Book data: Open Library