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Gray Phantoms of the Cape Fear: Running the Civil War Blockade

Dawson Carr

Synopsis:
After the elimination of Charleston in 1863 as a viable entry port for running the blockade, Wilmington became the major source of external supply for the Confederacy during the Civil War. The story of blockade running on the Cape Fear River was one of the most important factors determining the fate of the South. Here author Dawson Carr takes a comprehensive look at the men, their ships, their cargoes, and their voyages. Photos, maps.

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Other editions: 2006, Hardcover - 2006, Softcover - 2003, Softcover - 2000, Softcover - 1998, Softcover - 1991