Sketches of the rise, progress, and decline of secession with a narrative of personal adventures among the rebels This book, "Sketches of the rise, progress, and decline of secession", by William Gannaway Brownlow, is a replication of a book originally published before 1862. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.