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

Eben P. Dorr

ISBN 10: 133210701X / ISBN 13: 9781332107018

Published by Forgotten Books, 2015

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Zustand: Sehr gut | Seiten: 56 | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Brief Sketch of the First Monitor and Its Inventor : A Paper Read Before the Buffalo Historical Society, January 5, 1874 (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 133210701X
• ISBN 13: 9781332107018
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Sehr gut
• Seller catalogs:
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Synopsis

This book traces the fascinating origins and service of the USS Monitor, a groundbreaking ironclad warship that played a pivotal role in the American Civil War. Its inventor, John Ericsson, a brilliant Swedish engineer, designed the Monitor as a response to the Confederate ironclad Virginia (formerly the USS Merrimack). The book vividly captures the challenges Ericsson faced in overcoming skepticism and securing funding for his revolutionary vessel, and the Monitor's subsequent dramatic battle with the Virginia, which redefined naval warfare. The author provides a deep dive into the design, construction, and performance of the Monitor, exploring its innovative features and the remarkable courage of its crew. Through these accounts, the book not only sheds light on a crucial moment in maritime history but also celebrates the ingenuity and determination that shaped the course of the Civil War.