David Dixon Porter: 2 books

The stern look on the cover of this book should not fool you. David Dixon Porter was one of the wittiest, most erudite men to have served in the American Civil War and once you've read his memoirs, you won't miss the twinkle in those eyes. What most Americans know about the Civil War centers around...

This 1885 memoir details Porter's Civil War experiences. He gained renown in 1863 by running his fleet past the Confederate batteries at Vicksburg in support of Grant's moves against that city, thus delivering the Mississippi to Union control.  He was promoted to admiral in 1870.