Publication

2010 - McFarland & Co., Jefferson, N.C, North Carolina

Language

English

Word Count

105,750 words, Guess

Page Count

423 pages

Identifiers

Classifications

  • DDC973.3/5
  • LCCE470.8 .S65 2010

Description

"Once the Union Army gained control of the upper rivers of the Mississippi Valley during the first half of 1862, slow and heavy ironclads proved ineffective in patrolling the waters. Hastily outfitted steamboats were covered with thin armor and pressed into duty. This history documents the service records and duties of these little-known vessels"--Provided by publisher.

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