A Copperhead newspaper... The battle at Lookout Mountain...
THE WORLD, New York, Oct. 31, 1863 Among the front page column heads on the Civil War: "A Brilliant Success at Lookout Mountain" "Gallant Behavior of Hooker's Troops" "The Rappahannock still Held by the Rebels" "News From Charleston--Reported Bombardment of the City!" and more.
Founded in 1860, The World initially supported the Union but later became a sharp critic of President Lincoln, especially after emancipation became a central war aim. The paper represented the views of anti-war Democrats known as “Copperheads”.
Eight pages, irregular at the spine, some staining.
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