This comprehensive history of New York's role in the American Civil War is an essential resource for anyone interested in the conflict. Drawing on official records and other sources, Frederick Phisterer provides a detailed account of New York's military contributions, from the raising of troops to the famous battles in which they participated. Featuring maps, photos, and other illustrative material, as well as a wealth of fascinating anecdotes, this book is a must-read for Civil War buffs and students of American history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.