Fort Warren: New England's Most Historic Civil War Site [Paperback]

JAY SCHMIDT (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 12, 2003

FORT WARREN was started in 1833 on Georges Island to protect the City of Boston. It was first occupied by Union Soldiers at the start of the Civil War. The government soon utilized the fort as a prison for Confederate military and political prisoners. It achieved its place in history because of many famous Confederate prisoners incarcerated within its walls. During WW I and WW II the fort, armed with huge artillery, became a mine control center for Boston Harbor. The book includes stories about the Trent Affair, the writing of the John Brown song, escapes, executions and the famous Legend of the Ghost of the Lady in Black. The print edition contains numerous photos; many published for the first time.

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About the Author

JAY SCHMIDT is a 10th generation New Englander and the great-great grandson of a Union soldier. During the research for this book, he discovered that his great grandmother's uncle was a soldier in the 12th Massachusetts Regiment who most likely sang the John Brown song when he was at Fort Warren. Jay has published many magazine articles as a writer and photographer. His articles have appeared in Yankee, New England Printer & Publisher, Vermont Life, and other periodicals. He holds a master's degree in Mass Communication from Boston University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 147 pages
• Publisher: UBT Press; First edition (August 12, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0972148949
• ISBN-13: 978-0972148948
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,812,010 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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