Camp, Court and Siege A Narrative of Personal Adventure and Observation During Two Wars: 1861-1865; 1870-1871

"Camp, Court and Siege" by Wickham Hoffman is a historical account that tells of the author's firsthand experiences in the American Civil War (1861-1865) and the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871). Beginning with the author's assignment to Hatteras Island in 1862, the narrative describes the difficulties experienced by the Union troops, explains the island’s strategic importance, and recalls General Butler's New Orleans expedition and passage via the Gulf. The book provides a window into both military maneuvers and the social and political conditions as told through personal stories of soldiers and their acts of bravery during these critical times.