The "Swamp Angel" Battery Bombarding Charleston, SC -1880 Page of History

Description: Method of payment The "Swamp Angel" Battery Bombarding Charleston, SC - - 1880 Wood Engraving This is an original 1880 page with engraving from one of the many history books popular just before the turn of the century. While the Federal troops worked on capturing Morris Island, they also directed their attention to bombarding the city of Charleston and Fort Sumter. Fabricating a battery in the marsh between Morris and James Islands, and nicknamed the “Swamp Angel”, a 200–pdr. Parrott rifle launched projectiles at the city from 21 August 1863 until early 1865. Federal guns from the land batteries on Morris Island and the ironclads combined to reduce Fort Sumter from a defensive weapon armed with a multitude of heavy guns commanding the harbor entrance into a mere infantry outpost. Page size: Approx. 7" X 9.5" -- ONLY FRONT OF PAGE(s) SHOWN -- Reverse side(s) has text and may have additional engravings Please check out other "Pages of History" by clicking below. CLICK Here To View Other "Pages of History." Condition: In very good condition having slight aging signs. Shipping costs: My shipping costs are calculated on three factors - getting your item to you as quickly as possible, as cost effectively as possible, and as safely as possible. I pride myself in providing optimal protection. I use First Class or Priority Mail on most small items; Parcel Post on larger items; and Media Mail on books and magazines. You may request expedited shipment if you are willing to pay costs. I am proud to have sold to customers in the following countries: Argentina - Australia - Austria - Azerbaijan Republic - Belgium - Brazil - Canada - China - Czech Republic – Denmark –Ecuador - France – French Guiana - Germany - Greece - Hong Kong – Ireland - Israel - Italy - Japan - Latvia – Lithuania - Malta – Malaysia - Mexico - Netherlands - New Zealand - Norway - Paraguay - Philippines - Poland - Portugal - Puerto Rico – Romania – Russian Federation – Seychelles - Singapore - South Africa - South Korea - Spain – Sweden - Switzerland – Thailand -Turkey - Ukraine - United Kingdom - and 49 of the 50 United States. Item #PG1120-435

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