On December 12; 1862; while patrolling Mississippi’s Yazoo River; the ironclad USS Cairo struck a Confederate torpedo. Twelve minutes later; the gunboat slipped beneath the surface approximately eight miles north of Vicksburg; where it remained for exactly 102 years. When researchers raised it in 1964; they were amazed to find many of its compartments and artifacts perfectly intact; almost as if the sailors had intended that their ship serve as a time capsule. Today; the Cairo is a snapshot of life aboard a Union gunboat; and affords a well-preserved glimpse into the past. This is the first book dedicated entirely to the Cairo artifact collection. In over 160 photographs; it displays many of the warship’s most interesting historical pieces; with descriptions; measurements and other pertinent information for each piece. Artifacts are organized according to use; with categories ranging from tobacco and smoking devices; personal effects and toiletries; and medical equipment to small arms and cannon. The work also offers background information on the Cairo and the everyday life of a sailor and a short description of the Cairo’s sinking and raising.
#1719262 in Books McFarland n Company 1997-11Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 .97 x 7.24 x 10.34l; #File Name: 0786403691342 pages
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy CustomerPut a white man in a black mans shoes decades in the past.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Voices From The Negro LeaguesBy OsbornetdThis is a must read for anyone interested in the Negro Leagues. Brent captures the stories and careers of some of the unsung heroes of baseball in this book. Once you read one of his books you will want to read more.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. An accurate and heartfelt account of life in the LeagueBy A CustomerI found this book to be an accurate and heartfelt account of life in the Negro League. Mr. Brent intervied my father; Henry Kimbro; and I was pleased with experiences he got out of my dad. It was wonderful reading.
