Siege of Washington, D. C.: Written Expressly for Little People

Originally written in 1867, Capt. F. Colburn Adams believes "That the Siege of Washington was the most remarkable military event history has any account of." In his own words he writes, "HERE let me present you, my son, with an exact portrait of the distinguished general who is commonly accepted as striking the first blow of this war. He was kindly educated at the expense of the nation, and was first among its enemies. For a time his fame ran high enough, and timid people were inclined to give him the character of a monster. But it turned out in time that he was a very peaceable gentleman, and not so much of a terrible warrior, after all."