Scharf, J. Thomas:

$250 · Offered by William Reese Company

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 ... Second edition, after the first New York edition of 1887. 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.

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