Blue Jackets of '61

by Willis John Abbot, W.C. Jackson (Illustrator)

(This special eBook edition of "Blue Jackets of '61 - A History of the Navy in the War of Secession" contains all the original illustrations that made the 1887 hardcopy so enjoyable.) The Navy in the Civil war! The Civil War brings to mind all the land battles that you have heard Vicksburg, Gettysburg, etc. But there was another aspect to the war that few know The Naval war. The Navies of both the North and the South played a decisive roles in the final outcome. The North quickly blockaded the Southern ports, and the South fought furiously to break through. Here, you will find no dry historical accounts - you will find exciting tales and stories that will hold your interest while you are being educated. Of course, the "Monitor" and the "Merrimac" were important, but there's so much more that happened - that few know about - The Naval battles at The Hatteras forts, Roanoke Island , Hilton Head, Fort Henry, and Fort Donelson were as important as the land battles. And, not all the naval battles were fought on the ocean...many took place on the rivers. Profusely illustrated with glorious old-time, detailed engravings and b/w water-colors. This eBook edition is a carefully edited, optically translated version of the 1887 original. I know that it reads well, because I have personally read every word. [EDB Pubs]

336 pages, Kindle Edition

First published February 2, 2011

About the author

Willis John Abbot was an American journalist, editor, and a prolific historical and biographical author. Much of his works focused on war, army, navy, marine corps, and merchant marines.
(Source: en.wikipedia.org)