The verdict is in: the Civil War was won in the West; that is; in the nation’s heartland; between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River. Contrary to much popular literature; serious scholars have determined in one careful study after another the pivotal importance of what was; at the time of the Civil War; the western United States. In this fast-paced overview; Steven E. Woodworth presents his case for the decisiveness of that theater.
#91801 in Books William Ratigan 1977Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.00 x 1.01 x 6.00l; 1.17 #File Name: 0802870104386 pagesGreat Lakes Shipwrecks and Survivals
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Author is Reliably ExcellentBy Natalie GrenfellAuthor is both factual and (despite the awfulness of ships and their crew being lost in the Great Lakes) has a great sense of humor. Non-readers should pick this one up. They would be hooked after the first few pages. The author also wrote a novelized version of the building of the Soo Locks in the Great Lakes and another novelized book about a red-headed sea captain on the Lakes. A superb writing style is characteristic of this author; and this edition carries the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald as well.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Quality of Ocean Vessels as to Lake VesselsBy bob egliMost of the early 1800's wrecks wern't worth writing or reading about. They were no more than a raft with sides ; or a worn-out schooner that they emptied out and used as a barge. There was no value to these vessels. Their so called Captains were in the same condition; having lost their papers years ago. The book proved the above to be true when Captains were asked if they were going to set sail in the storm and they would put their thumb in the air and say "yes the weather is going to get better" I brought up these facts as there were discussions in the book as to who were more skilled; Ocean Captains or inland water Captains? The sections of the book containing the modern shipwrecks were much more interesting and the author showed some great writing skills.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Feighters in the past!By Kindle CustomerBeing that I live very close to Lake Erie; as a child I can remember being at the beach and you would see the big freighter ships; on the Lake heading for Cleveland or heading for the Lorain Ship Yards for repairs! As a young wife my husband got out of the Navy and was hired at the Lorain Ship Yard as a Rigger! I have always been fascinated; buy the big ships that he worker on! He work there when the Roger Blough was built and also the fire! So this book kept my interested; and it was a great source of history! It is a sad thing when you go to the beach now; you never see one freighter!
