An often overlooked aspect of the American Civil War was the effort by the Confederate Navy to defend the Mississippi River in 1861 and 1862. Confederate officials struggled to build a navy from nothing; converting steamers into gunboats while working to build several ironclad warships from the keel up along the banks of the Mississippi River. The CSS McRae; originally a Mexican ship involved in the Reform War; was among the vessels acquired by the Confederacy at the start of the war. The McRae was originally intended to roam the seas as one of the first commerce raiders with a secret mission to travel to England and gather much-needed supplies for the new Confederacy. Instead; circumstances kept her on the Mississippi River; where she fought from the river's mouth to the banks of Kentucky. Most notably; the McRae participated in the defense of New Orleans in April of 1862. Fought Like Devils shows how the Confederacy worked to build a navy and defend the most important waterway in North America. Drawing on government records; newspapers; personal letters; diaries; and reminisces; Neil P. Chatelain tells the story of the CSS McRae and its crew in their struggle to defend the Mississippi River for the Confederacy.
#2135750 in Books 2013-10-24Original language:English 9.00 x .7 x 6.00l; #File Name: 149357575930 pages
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Betsy RossBy CustomerI didn't know anything this historical figure before reading this except that she made the first American flag. I was surprised to learn that she led such a rich life. Betsy was married three times; having lost two spouses to the perils of working of at sea. She owned an upolstery business and produced many children. Also; she was twice excommunicated from the Quaker church before setting into another one; The Free Quaker Church.2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. amazing for facts and book reports!!!!!By KirbyThis book gives you a lot of details and a tiny bit of the authors view; which makes it pretty interesting!If you want your kids to learn about Betsy Ross then read this book!!!!!0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. UghBy CustomerIt was good ok I liked it it was very informational and good I liked it much much much so much
