As a correspondent for the New York Tribune, George Wilkes was stationed at the Battle of Bull Run (Manassas) in 1861 and reported on the carnage that ensued. His vivid first-hand account describes the battlefield, the bravery of the troops, and the devastating loss of life. This book is an essential primary source for anyone interested in the American Civil War.

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