Although the Civil War began in South Carolina, most of the fighting during the war took place in other theaters. Despite the 587-day bombardment of Charleston and the burning of the capital city of Columbia, some of the Palmetto State's greatest efforts centered around the care of the sick and wounded. With a penchant for preservation, many of the structures that served as hospitals still stand today. This book takes readers on a tour through history as it explores the cities, towns, and villages of South Carolina in search of the houses, churches, hotels, stores, college buildings, town...