Circle of Fire tells the story of the Union side-wheel sloop of war Susquehanna in the War of the Rebellion. From chasing elusive Confederate blockade runners and commerce raiders to bombarding Rebel shore fortifications - the Susquehanna's tale is based on contemporary records backed up with rarely published photos; maps and engravings of the vessel; her commanders and crew and the battles she fought in. Following her return from duty with the Mediterranean squadron she is soon in the thick of the action at Hatteras Inlet and Port Royal. Circle of Fire is more than the story of a Union warship in the Civil War. it is a glimpse into the inner workings of the blockade of the Confederacy as seen through the career of one of the Union navy's longest serving warhorses. the USS Susquehanna. The text is profusely illustrated throughout and there are appendices containing a crew roster; ship plans and specifications.
#1102950 in Books 2007-11-28Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.10 x .50 x 6.10l; .79 #File Name: 1405156643236 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. New perspectiveBy Dana HallI enjoyed reading the accounts of history straight from "the horses' mouths." Doing so gave me a new perspective on what the people involved actually felt and how they dealt with the issue of slavery and slave expansion.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great supplemental materialBy LosingitThis book provides comprehensive coverage of the tumultuous period in the 19th century. Reconstruction is a period that deserves further introspection by US history scholars and this book is a step in the right direction.
