During the American Civil War, the city of Columbia, South Carolina, suffered a devastating loss. In this gripping historical account, August Conrad and William H Pleasants detail the events that led to the destruction of the city, including General Sherman's infamous 'March to the Sea'. With detailed research and vivid prose, this book brings to life a critical moment in 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.