Before the Dawn: A Story of the Fall of Richmond (Illustrated)

Before the Dawn by Joseph A Altsheler is powerful story of the Civil War describing the last days of the Confederacy in Richmond vividly depicting conditions as the world's greatest war was drawing to a close. Contains a strong love story and the mighty struggle of Lee and Grant in the wilderness passes through its pages.

This edition of the book contains ten photographs taken after the Civil War Battle of Richmond; they are unique to this edition.