The history of the Civil War siege of Charleston

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For 567 days Charleston withstood siege by Union forces.

And in a timely publication the History Press has published James Island native Douglas Bostick's 160-page book "Charleston Under Siege: The Impregnable City."

The Post and Courier has published a short preview of the book and its author's perspectives; take a read here.

You can also learn more about the book and pre-order it here.

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