History of the St. Albans Raid is a book written by Edward Adams Sowles in 1876. The book is a detailed account of the infamous St. Albans Raid that took place on October 19, 1864, during the American Civil War. The raid was carried out by a group of Confederate soldiers who crossed the border into Vermont and robbed several banks in the town of St. Albans. The book is based on the annual address given by Sowles before the Vermont Historical Society in Montpelier, Vermont, on October 17, 1876. The author provides a comprehensive overview of the events leading up to the raid, the raid itself, and its aftermath. He also discusses the political and social implications of the raid, as well as its impact on the people of Vermont. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the Civil War and its impact on the northern states.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.