Cruising and Blockading

By William Henry Winslow and Richard Hooker

Book Overview

""Cruising and Blockading: A Naval Story of the Late War"" is a book written by W.H. Winslow that tells the story of naval operations during the American Civil War. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a naval officer and provides a detailed description of the strategies and tactics used by the Union Navy during the war. The book covers a range of topics, including the blockade of Southern ports, the capture of Confederate vessels, and the naval battles that took place during the war. The author also provides insights into the daily life of a naval officer during the war, including the challenges of maintaining discipline and morale among the crew. Overall, ""Cruising and Blockading"" is a fascinating and informative account of the role played by the Navy in the Civil War and is a must-read for anyone interested in this period of American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116359878X
• ISBN13: 9781163598788
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"