The Burning of Columbia by General Sherman

A Native's Search for the Truth of the Civil War Campaign Through Georgia and the Carolinas

By: Keith L. Porter

Narrated by: Donnie Lansdale

Length: 3 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's summary

If you ask nearly anyone in the South what Sherman did during the Civil War, most people would say that he destroyed the Southern states, leaving ashes and bodies in his wake. Many would say that he burned Atlanta or Columbia. Who could argue with that? It's what we've been told for over 150 years!

But how do we know what happened? What if the history books got it wrong? Who wrote the official stories that have been passed down to us today? How can we trust that we are sharing the correct history?

In this book, you will be guided through the historical record left behind by both sides of the argument. You will sift through the documents to determine whether you can trust the writers of the records. When you get to the end of the book, you will be faced with the challenge to make the choice for yourself. 

Did General Sherman really burn Columbia...or has he been the fall guy all along?

©2022 Keith L Porter (P)2022 Keith L Porter

Fantastic book!

I loved this book! The detail is fantastic and the book itself is super engaging. I love the different perspective the author sheds of the civil war including the background and direct repercussions.

The narration is also very captivating which makes this an even more awesome book. Loved the listen overall!

Great read

This is a very informative and important book that just shows how valuable history is to society. People should know things like what happened during the civil war. Learned a lot from this book.

A beautiful book!

This book on the American Civil War was beautiful!
I was so passionate about it that it made me curious and pushed me to learn more and more about what is one of the most important events in American history! Highly recommended!

Educational and Useful Listen

This audiobook has great knowledge and insight on the history that took place during the Civil War. It's not only engaging but it's also reveals the real truth that took place during the burning of Columbia. It's historical, inspiring and enlightening as well. Overall it's a great audiobook and resource to have because of the events of what takes place as well as the message behind the book as well. Great listen.

great info

I love learning about our Americian history. The Civil War is so interesting. thanks for this awesome book.

Tremendous book for History Buffs!!

As a major history buff, I loved this audible book. I have become a huge fan of Audible and these types of great books. This book was informative and extremely educational! . I found the information on how General Shermans role in the Civil War to be insightful. General Sherman left a lot of carnage and devastation behind from his decisions and strategies. War is death, War is FINAL. General Sherman’s victory led to the 2nd re-lection of Abraham Lincoln. The author presents very fair and bi partisan thoughts and presents the questions for the reader to draw their own conclusions.

Amazing Audiobook On The Burning of Columbia

This audiobook is very well-written and the production is top-notch. It takes you down the path of the search for the truth of the civil war. The author has done an incredible job on this topic and makes the reader very engaged throughout the whole book. If you're interested in this type of genre I'd recommend giving this audiobook a listen!

Learned my history!

Great book! It's great to know our history but even greater to learn the real history that schools do not teach. I learn who general Sherman was and everything that happened during the Civil War. I felt like I was getting told a story by someone that was there in that moment so narration is great! Great book!

Interesting listen

If only heard bits of this story through others so it was great to hear the real story as it happened. Some interesting facts

Searching for the Truth in History

Great Book! This audiobook is an enjoyable journey into a dark time in history. I love the native perspective and insight into an untold story. History is awesome, but let's not repeat it!