Scharf, J. Thomas:

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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 ... 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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