A Brief Sketch of the First Monitor and Its Inventor: A Paper Read Before the Buffalo Historical Society, January 5, 1874 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Eben; P. Dorr

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267687346 ISBN 13: 9780267687343

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Relive a pivotal Civil War moment through a focused historical look at the first Monitor and its inventor.

This collection presents firsthand notes, statistics, and contemporaneous reflections that illuminate the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, and the people who shaped naval innovation in the era.

The book compiles appendices, official resolutions, and personal letters that trace the Monitor saga—from vessel specifications and engine details to the heroism of Lieutenant Worden and his crew. It also captures biographical sketches of key figures and the broader significance of this naval turning point.

• Learn the technical setup of the Monitor, including armor, guns, and propulsion.
• Read about the engagement at Hampton Roads and the crew’s experiences.
• See how contemporaries praised the officers and sailors who defended crucial Atlantic waters.
• Explore notes and recollections that illuminate this pivotal moment in naval history.

Ideal for readers interested in Civil War naval history, maritime technology, and 19th‑century American military memory.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267687346
• ISBN 13: 9780267687343
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 52