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The Hunt for the Albemarle: Anatomy of a Gunboat War
written by John W. Hinds
Studio : Burd Street Press
by Burd Street Press
Publisher : Burd Street Press
Released : 2002-02-01
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Number of Items : 1
EAN : 9781572492165
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 3 reviews)
Our Price : $29.95
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Product Description |
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On a muddy waterway, once called the River of Death, James Cooke and Charles Flusser met again after parting when the Civil War started. Once both navy lieutenants, they now were the opponents in naval warfare. Confederate Navy Lieutenant James Cooke had as many years of active naval service as Charles Flusser had years of living. Cooke was a devoted family man while Flusser was a bachelor with a mind for young Southern women, whiskey, cigars, fast horses, and early promotion. The Confederate ironclad Albemarle was the key to the river wars in North Carolina. Flusser's search for this ship would determine the success or failure of the Union navy in securing the North Carolina coast and rivers. James Cooke and the Confederates knew their only chance to break the blockade was with the new ironclad. The Hunt for the Albemarle is the dramatic story of these two men and their destiny. Both of these men shared one common characteristic. Each was willing to die for the cause he believed was right. |
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Well worth the wait! |
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I waited over a year for this sequel to Invasion and Conquest of North Carolina: Anatomy of a Gunboat War to become available. Being from Elizabeth City, NC, Lt. Flusser's exploits were of great interest to me. (He played a major role in the Battle of Elizabeth City.) I was surprised to find out how much action took place on the local waterways during the war. The best part of the book is the emphasis on the people involved in the action. You get to know the characters personally. They become real. |
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Rich and Wonderful Book! |
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This is a unique and fascinating book about the most successful Confederate ironclad of the Civil War. The book is rich with detail, much of which has never been seen before. Being a resident of Plymouth, NC where the events took place, my reader's copy of this book is filled with highlighted text that reveals facts that had not been brought to light, including never before published letters between Commander Cooke and his wife! Mr. Hinds provides a new perspective by focusing on the personalities of the opposing naval commanders as well as the events that forever changed people's lives. Have you ever read a non-fiction book and wondered what happened to the characters later in life? Well Mr. Hinds does a great job of telling the "rest of the story", not only the major players, but also many of the minor characters. This is a timely written book since a replica of the CSS Albemarle was recently launched in Plymouth and there is renewed interest in the subject. I highly recommend the book! |
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A GREAT READ |
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A great "story" based on obviously a thoroughly researched topic. I knew little about the subject at first, which is why it got my attention. My wife was also a little incredulous at first, but then we realised it was all factually based. I will be looking out for this author's next book. I also wonder if this book will turn up as a swashbuckling movie down the road. I plan on sending copies as presents to friends who love history based books. It makes one want to go to the Carolinas to check out the scene - perhaps we have our next vacation destination determined. |
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