Traces the building of boats; from the first dugout to the latest submarines and steamships; describing new principles incorporated into the vessels to improve navigation and safety.
#2289392 in Books 1982-06Original language:English 8.75 x 6.00 x .75l; #File Name: 0685473856275 pagesEastern Band of Cheroke Indians
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good book; good serviceBy CustomerI was thrilled to find this very special book and received it as described from the bookstore in QuickTime. Thank you...1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Great BookBy Sandra NortonWould recommend this book to anyone wanting to know more about the Civil War around the Appalachian Mountains. Very Informative packed with information.6 of 6 people found the following review helpful. A RARE LOOK AT THE WAR IN THE BLUE RIDGE MOUNTAINS.By Steven HancockA subject long-ignored by historians; author Vernon H. Crow presents the story of Thomas' Legion; one of the most interesting military units to come out of the Confederate army during the American Civil War. Told within the context of the larger war in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Tennessee and North Carolina; Crow does an overall fine job of presenting this amazing story to readers. One big mistake; however; derails it a bit: in his account of Jubal Early's Maryland Campaign of 1864 (in which part of the Legion took part); Crow totally ignores the assault on Fort Stevens; the only battle that took place within the District of Columbia; and where Lincoln became the only President in our history to come under enemy fire. He goes so far to say that an assault on the defenses of Washington never took place; except for a "skirmish." But other than this snafu; the book is still well-written; and belongs in the collection of anybody with even a small fascination in the American Civil War.Grade: B+
