Ironclads and big guns of the Confederacy : the journal and letters of John M. Brooke / edited by George M. Brooke, Jr.
Author/creator |
Brooke, John M. (John Mercer), 1826-1906 |
Other author/creator | Brooke, George M. |
Format | Book and Print |
Publication Info | Columbia : University of South Carolina Press, 2002. |
Description | xv, 256 pages, 2 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations, portraits ; 24 cm. |
Subject(s) |
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Series | Studies in maritime history Studies in maritime history. ^A235854 |
Contents | Introduction: Brooke's actions on the eve of war -- Brooke's resignation from the United States Navy and appointment to Confederate service -- Conversion of the Merrimac to the Virginia and experiments in ordnance -- The Virginia in Hampton Roads -- James River defense, inventions, personal woes, and promotion -- Developments in ordnance -- Personal sorrow and continued activity in ordnance -- Hard work to the end -- Epilogue. |
Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 251-252) and index. |
LCCN | 2001005642 |
ISBN | 1570034184 (alk. paper) |
Available Items
Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
Joyner | General Stacks | E467.1 .B768 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |