This book was written by Virgil Carrington Jones, published in 1960, the narrative is 437 pages and is illustrated with black and white photos and drawings. Few books on the Civil War are likely to command more attention than Virgil Carrington Jones's The Civil War At Sea. Mr. Jones presents some of the most thrilling sea adventures that our country has ever experienced. Authoritative and comprehensive, this account draws the reader into the heart of events and provides him with a vivid picture of the daring and unsuccessful attempts to provision Fort Sumter; the North's effort to blockade 3549 miles of coast with 90 odd vessels; the South's acquisition of the Norfolk Navy Yard and its enormous supplies, including the steam frigate Merrimack; piracy on the Potomac; the battles for Hatteras and Port Royal; Wilke's seizure of Confederate commissioners Slidell and Mason on board HMS Trent; Grant's capture of Fort Henry with the aid of Foote's naval force; and Union victories at Fort Donelson and Roanoke Island. This book is volume one of a three book set. This hard book is in very good, used condition, with a dust cover in good condition.

Item # AA2086