The Timberclads in the Civil War

The Lexington, Conestoga and Tyler on the Western Waters

Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Transportation, Ships & Shipbuilding, History, Americas, United States, Civil War Period (1850-1877)
Cover of the book The Timberclads in the Civil War by Myron J. Smith, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Myron J. Smith ISBN: 9780786451951
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: October 7, 2008
Imprint: Language: English
Author: Myron J. Smith
ISBN: 9780786451951
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: October 7, 2008
Imprint:
Language: English

In the most detailed history ever of Union warships on the western waters of the Civil War, the author recounts the exploits of the timberclad ships Lexington, Tyler, and Conestoga. Converted to warships from commercial steamboats at the beginning of the conflict, the three formed the core of the North’s Western Flotilla, later the Mississippi Squadron. The book focuses on the activities of these wooden warriors while providing context for the greater war, including accounts of their famous commanders, their roles in both large and small battles, ship-to-ship combat, and support for the armies of Gen. U.S. Grant and Gen. William T. Sherman.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

In the most detailed history ever of Union warships on the western waters of the Civil War, the author recounts the exploits of the timberclad ships Lexington, Tyler, and Conestoga. Converted to warships from commercial steamboats at the beginning of the conflict, the three formed the core of the North’s Western Flotilla, later the Mississippi Squadron. The book focuses on the activities of these wooden warriors while providing context for the greater war, including accounts of their famous commanders, their roles in both large and small battles, ship-to-ship combat, and support for the armies of Gen. U.S. Grant and Gen. William T. Sherman.

More books from McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

Cover of the book The Mysteries of Consciousness by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book Reflections on the New River by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book Theda Bara, My Mentor by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book A Reference Guide to Television's Bonanza by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book Baseball Meets the Law by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book Jessica Jones, Scarred Superhero by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book Soap Opera Super Couples by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book The Golden Spurs of Kortrijk by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book The Annotated Marx Brothers by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book The Health of the First Ladies by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book Horror Films by Subgenre by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book Legal Executions in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book Unsolved Child Murders by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book Information Ethics, Globalization and Citizenship by Myron J. Smith
Cover of the book The 1968 London to Sydney Marathon by Myron J. Smith
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy