The "carpetbagger" government that ruled South Carolina from 1868 until it was overthrown in 1876 caused more destruction than the four years of the War Between the States. Judging by the record which these corrupt politicians left, continuance of their rule would have resulted in the irretrievable annihilation of the fruits of two centuries of labor, ingenuity, and courage. This book is a fascinating chronicle of how the people of South Carolina, led by former Confederate General Wade Hampton and his famous Redshirts, rose ...
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The "carpetbagger" government that ruled South Carolina from 1868 until it was overthrown in 1876 caused more destruction than the four years of the War Between the States. Judging by the record which these corrupt politicians left, continuance of their rule would have resulted in the irretrievable annihilation of the fruits of two centuries of labor, ingenuity, and courage. This book is a fascinating chronicle of how the people of South Carolina, led by former Confederate General Wade Hampton and his famous Redshirts, rose up to free themselves from the intolerable and dangerous conditions of the Reconstruction period.
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Very Good. Book Red hardcover book with black lettering on spine. Review copy. 460 pages. Previous owner's name (Fletcher M. Green) and date on front endpaper. Six black and white illustrations plus frontispiece of author. Bumps, rubs and chips to corners, edges and spine ends. Binding tight. (Scans available upon request. ) Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
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Book. Octavo; 460 pages; G; Bound in red cloth with gilt lettering on spine; Rubbing to corners and along edges, binding loose, minor shelfwear; Textblock has light age toning, writing in pen and pencil on front and rear endpapers; lacking dustjacket; RWO. 1360223. Special Collections.
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PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.