Sherman and the burning of Columbia
By: by Marion Brunson Lucas ; foreword by Bell I. Wiley.
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Published: 1976
Place of publication: College Station
Language: eng
Number of pages: 188
Subjects: Sherman, William T. 1820-1891.; Columbia (S.C.) -- History -- Burning, 1865.
Description: This study, more comprehensive than the title gives credit for, begins with a brief description of wartime Columbia, then proceeds to the evacuation of Columbia, the occupation by Sherman's army, the fires of February 17-18, 1865 and the extent of the damage. The author closes with an assessment of responsibility.
Notes: Bibliography: p. [175]-182.
Includes index.