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Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Attact Upon Roanoke Island-Landing of the Troops

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08878.0144 Author/Creator: Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Engraving Date: 1862 Pagination: 1 print : b&w Height: 28 cm, Width: 21 cm Order a Copy

One engraving entitled "Attack Upon Roanoke Island-Landing of the Troops" dated 1862. Depicts a view of Union ships, carrying troops, approaching Roanoke Island in preperation for the Battle of Roanoke Island, February 8, 1862. Engraved after an original painting by Alonzo Chappel in possession of the publishers at time of engraving.

Chappel, Alonzo, 1828-1887

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