#americancivilwar#civilwar#war#history#americanhistory#Union#FortSumter#Lincoln#Antietam#battlefields#EasternVirginia "The Deep Waters of the Proud traces the causes of the conflict as well as it's first eighteen months, beginning with the firing on Fort Sumter and ending with Antietam -- the first battle on Northern soil and the bloodiest single day of the War." (From front dust jacket). This hardback book is in excellent, like new condition. Dust jacket. There are no markings on the dust jacket or cover. There are no markings or writing on the pages of the book. Original 1982 publication in excellent condition. 316 pages, including photographs, notes, bibliography and index.