HISTORY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES NAVY FROM ITS ORGANIZATION TO THE SURRENDER OF ITS LAST VESSEL. ITS STUPENDOUS STRUGGLE WITH THE GREAT NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES; THE ENGAGEMENTS FOUGHT IN THE RIVERS AND HARBORS OF THE SOUTH, AND UPON THE HIGH SEAS; BLOCKADE-RUNNING, FIRST USE OF IRON-CLADS AND TORPEDOES, AND PRIVATEER HISTORY

SCHARF, J. Thomas

Published by Published by Rogers & Sherwood, New York, 1887

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824pp. Forty-two plates plus line drawings in the text. Frontispiece portrait. Large, thick octavo. Early 20th century blue-green (possibly publisher's) buckram cloth with a slightly foxed paper label and slight sun-fading. A Very good to near-fine copy now Mylar protected. The text appears to be mostly unopened and unread showing little use with with bright white pages. The binding exhibits hardly any wear save for a small crack inside the front hinge. A scarce and important history of the Confederate Navy, by one of its officers, including a wealth of information regarding the organization of the navy, privateers, the introduction of iron-clads, important battles, etc., the underlying theme being the central importance of naval battles to the outcome of the war. Three chapters are devoted to iron-clads. Beautifully illustrated. "The best on its subject in spite of the inclusion of some unevaluated or conflicting opinions by participants" - Nevins. NEVINS I, p.233. HOWES S147. Definitely a superior copy. Seller Inventory # 345

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Title: HISTORY OF THE CONFEDERATE STATES NAVY FROM ...

Publisher: Published by Rogers & Sherwood, New York

Publication Date: 1887

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

Edition: 1st Edition