James T. De Kay - Monitor: The Story of the Legendary Civil War Ironclad and the Man Whose Invention Changed the Course of History
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An account of the launching of the U.S. Navy's first "ironclad" ship, designed to help enforce the blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War. Although the Monitor engaged in only one battle--against the Merrimack, the Confederate Navy's ironclad--its revolutionary design marked the... More An account of the launching of the U.S. Navy's first "ironclad" ship, designed to help enforce the blockade of Southern ports during the Civil War. Although the Monitor engaged in only one battle--against the Merrimack, the Confederate Navy's ironclad--its revolutionary design marked the beginning of a new stage of naval history. Minimize |
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| Authors | James T. De Kay | |
| Fiction Genre | History | |
| Fiction Subgenre | • • • • | |
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| Professional Reviews | New York Times Book Review: "The cast of anxious characters, including Abraham Lincoln and Secretary of the Navy Gideon Welles, as well as deKay's vivid description of the battle, make for gripping suspense and excitement." | |
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| Book Editions | Paperback247June 01, 1997Diane Pub Co7"(h) x 4.5"(w) x 1"(d), 0.45 lbs.9780756758189 | |
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