Download or read book The Ghosts of Castle Pinckney written by E. P. McClellan and published by Narwhal Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: a local resident who grew up on Castle Pinckney Island in the middle of Charleston harbor, is a delightful scrim of stories that took place during the Depression. This book will feature some history of the island including the Civil War days when it served as a "Yankee" prison.
Download or read book The Ghosts of Antietam written by John M. Grissmer and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-01-28 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What if? Abraham Lincoln dies only a few days after becoming president. Vice President Hannibal Hamlin takes over the office and then hastens to Charleston, South Carolina, in a desperate attempt to avert the Civil War. Accompanying him as military advisor is a brilliant young general. The Ghosts of Antietam is an adventure in alternate history that takes a fresh look at the Civil War through the eyes of one of its most maligned characters, General George B. McClellan. The novel poses questions: Was the bloody conflict truly inevitable? Was McClellan a traitor or a hero? Would Hannibal Hamlin have made a better president than Abraham Lincoln? At Charleston, George McClellan saves Hamlin from death at the hands of a rabid secessionist and enjoys a vexing flirtation with the beautiful Mary Chesnut. After seeing a tragic example of what the Civil War would be, McClellan urges Hamlin to make a courageous political maneuver, which lures Jefferson Davis back into Union and dooms the Confederacy. But later, McClellan is shocked into the realization of an alternate world in which the war actually did take place. George McClellan now relives his wartime odyssey of conflict with Lincoln and the devious, vindictive secretary of war Edwin Stanton. The Ghosts of Antietam is an adventure of conflicting realities in which President Hamlin ends slavery without war and George McClellan attempts to save Lincoln from assassination, with surprising results. Or as the ghost of Edwin Stanton says to Vice President Richard Nixon, Its not the same old bullshit they put in the history books.
Download or read book Holding Charleston by the Bridle written by W. Clifford Roberts and published by Savas Beatie. This book was released on 2024-06-13 with total page 289 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On the eve of the Civil War, the London Times informed its readers that Castle Pinckney has “been kept garrisoned, not to protect Charleston from naval attack from the ocean, but to serve as a bridle upon the city.” Located on a marshy island in the center of Charleston’s magnificent harbor, the large cannons on the ramparts of this horseshoe-shaped masonry fort had the ability to command downtown Charleston and the busy wharves along East Bay Street. This inescapable fact made Pinckney an important chess piece in the secession turmoil of 1832 and 1850, and in the months leading up to the 1861 bombardment of Fort Sumter. Holding Charleston by the Bridle: Castle Pinckney and the Civil War by W. Clifford Roberts, Jr. and Matthew A. M. Locke is the first book on the subject—from the fort’s innovative design as part of America’s “Second System” of coastal fortifications to the modern challenges of preserving its weathered brick walls against rising sea levels. The impressive bastion was constructed as a state-of-the-art seacoast fortress on the eve of the War of 1812. Luminaries including President James Monroe and Gens. Winfield Scott, Robert E. Lee, and P. G. T. Beauregard inspected its casemates and barracks. The history of Pinckney is as impressive as its list of visiting VIPs. Defending the fort was one of Winfield Scott’s major concerns during the Nullification Crisis of 1832. Seminole Indians and Africans from the illegal slave ship Echo were held there. In 1860, Maj. Robert Anderson knew Pinckney was the key to protecting his small Federal garrison at Fort Moultrie, but his requests to Washington for troops to hold it went unheeded. That December, three companies of Charleston militia scaled Pinckney’s walls and seized the fort in a daring act that pushed the nation to the edge of civil war. After First Manassas (Bull Run), 156 captured Yankee officers and enlisted men were sent to the island, and in 1863, members of the famous 54th Massachusetts were held there as POWs. The fort’s guns helped defend Charleston during the war’s longest siege. By 1865, the old fortress had been transformed into an earthen barbette battery with a Brooke Rifle and three giant 10-inch Columbiads. During Reconstruction Pinckney became an “American Bastille” for Southerners accused of crimes against the government. Authors Roberts and Locke rely on extensive primary research and archaeological evidence to tell the full story of Castle Pinckney for the first time. Given its importance to America’s history, it is a history long overdue.
Download or read book Haunted Harbor written by Geordie Buxton and published by History Press Library Editions. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated tour guides and writers Geordie Buxton and Ed Macy invite you to voyage into the fathoms-deep waters of the Holy City with their new collection, Haunted Harbor. This cache of macabre, eerie and never-before-told stories includes tales of strange occurrences at Castle Pinckney, the reappearing face of a mysterious soldier at Fort Sumter, the influence of real-life pirates on Sullivan's Island resident Edgar Allen Poe, the unexplained sounds of Seneca guns and many more. Determined to combat the usual vague, repetitive ghost stories, and armed with a chilling repetoire of spectral lore, Buxton and Macy have researched unique and ghastly tales that contain "real historical bonds or tangible specificity." Haunted Harbor drips with detailed stories of the pirates, military soldiers, prisoners and sailors who stalked the Charleston waterfront on ship and on foot hundreds of years ago, and who have refused to leave.
Download or read book East Cooper written by Tressy Magwood Mellichamp and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2008-04-14 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The stretch of land known as East of the Cooper, featuring the charming town of Mount Pleasant, is interwoven with innumerable waterways; these waters pulsate with the ebb and flow of tides like a network of arteries, veins, and capillaries connecting to the living heart that is the sea. Mount Pleasants location on the Charleston harbor and its deep water access has ensured that the sea has played a major role in the lives of its residents, providing thriving maritime industries that are at once historic and contemporary. East Cooper: A Maritime Heritage is a celebration of those industries and the families and vessels that have contributed to this vital part of Lowcountry culture. Throughout history, indigenous peoples, colonists, plantation owners, and seafood industry entrepreneurs have traversed the miles of rivers, marshy creeks, and coastlines of the East Cooper area. This collection of images demonstrates the ingenuity and artistry of these people whose descendants shared their pasts with the authors as generously as their ancestors shared their skills and intimate relationships with the local waters.
Download or read book Mount Pleasant written by Mary-Julia C. Royall and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2001-11-12 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Located along the shores of the Charleston harbor, Mount Pleasant is a graceful, enchanting community known for its exquisite views of the water and landscape. Once comprised of five small hamlets, the area has seen phenomenal increases in both business and population, a growth that was correctly predicted when the John P. Grace Memorial Bridge linked the town with Charleston in 1929. It is a place where small-town charm lingers, even among the fast-paced life in which most residents now take part. Mount Pleasant: The Friendly Town begins the community's story where Mount Pleasant: The Victorian Village left off, and it bridges the 1930s with modern times. This compelling history illustrates the ways in which Mount Pleasant coped with the happenings of the 20th century, including such far-reaching events as World War II and the recovery following the Great Depression, and those much more intimate such as the devastation of Hurricane Hugo and the sesquicentennial celebration of the town. Readers will experience this unique area of South Carolina through the eyes of the residents who lived here during the town's coming of age.
Download or read book East Coast Ghosts written by Charles Gordon Waugh and published by B B& A Publishers. This book was released on 1989 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Thrills, tears, and laughter await the reader in this Devil's dozen of delights by such authors as John D. MacDonald, Henry James and Ambrose Bierce. On the rocky coast of Maine you climb into horror as a peglegged lighthouse keeper probes his employer's secret. In primordial swamps of Florida, you itch with excitement as an elusive hotrodder knifes through roadblocks like a phantom. In between, you dodge a small psychic vampire in New Enlgand, are hassled by the premature ghost of your girlfriend in New Jersey, investigate a luminescent presence in Pennsylvania coal mine and much more!
Download or read book The Twins the Ghost and the Castle written by Paul Mason and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2013-01-17 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two abandoned children make their home in a castle - which turns out to be haunted by the Duke of Wellington! The ghost is a particularly determined spook who helps them hide from the castle's caretaker. But when developers want to turn their home into a spa, everyone who loves the castle must band together to save the day. Comic ghostly fun for newly confident readers aged 8+ and those looking for a fast, fun read.
Download or read book The Ghosts of Batwing Castle written by Terry Deary and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Ghosts of Batwing Castle written by Terry Deary and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Molly and Wilkin think that they will put up with almost anything to get the treasure at Batwing Castle - but what about vampires, ghosts and a faceful of warts? This story is designed to make you laugh and your neck-hairs bristle.
Download or read book The Ghosts of Creepy Castle written by Keith Moseley and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 8 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pop-up illustrations depict a guided tour through the chilling dungeons, spooky towers, and creepy rooms of a haunted castle. Movable flaps and tab reveal the hideous inmates and the grisly fate in store for the unsuspecting tourists.
Download or read book The Ghost of Genny Castle written by John Escott and published by Prentice Hall. This book was released on 1999 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reading level: 2 [yellow].
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Download or read book The Historical Magazine and Notes and Queries written by Anonymous and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2023-10-02 with total page 862 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reprint of the original, first published in 1873. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
Download or read book The Historical Magazine and Notes and Queries Concerning the Antiquities History and Biography of America written by John Ward Dean and published by . This book was released on 1873 with total page 872 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Haunted Castles of Britain and Ireland written by Richard Jones and published by New Holland Australia(AU). This book was released on 2005-07 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Britain and Ireland must be amongst the most spectrally populous parts of the world, and this book is a must for anyone interested in the ranks of headless spectres and ghastly ghouls that inhabit the country's castles. Region by region, renowned ghost-seeker Richard Jones reveals, explains and delights in the tales of tortured phantoms eager to restage their dark and turbulent past. They are all included here, from the ghostly queens that hurl themselves from the ramparts to the malevolent monks that wander the corridors - and from the shades that tour the infamous Tower of London to the grief-stricken white lady who may or may not have attended Madonna's wedding at Dornoch's legendary Skibo Castle. Richard Jones's authoritative and entertaining guide to haunted sites is handsomely designed and illustrated throughout with spectacular photographs, detailed, four-colour maps and extracts from original documents.
Download or read book Haunted Harbor written by Geordie Buxton and published by Haunted America. This book was released on 2005 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrated tour guides and writers Geordie Buxton and Ed Macy invite you to voyage into the fathoms-deep waters of the Holy City with their new collection, Haunted Harbor. This cache of macabre, eerie and never-before-told stories includes tales of strange occurrences at Castle Pinckney, the reappearing face of a mysterious soldier at Fort Sumter, the influence of real-life pirates on Sullivan's Island resident Edgar Allen Poe, the unexplained sounds of Seneca guns and many more. Determined to combat the usual vague, repetitive ghost stories, and armed with a chilling repetoire of spectral lore, Buxton and Macy have researched unique and ghastly tales that contain "real historical bonds or tangible specificity." Haunted Harbor drips with detailed stories of the pirates, military soldiers, prisoners and sailors who stalked the Charleston waterfront on ship and on foot hundreds of years ago, and who have refused to leave.
